| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2023 |
| CAGR | 3.45 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Spain Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Analysis
The Spain 3PL Market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.45% during the forecast period.
- Spain stands out worldwide for its world-class network of air, land, rail, and maritime infrastructures and the quality of its services. A structure favors the development and growth of logistics and transport in the Spanish economy.
- Spain is privileged in Southern Europe, where the main goods traffic routes converge. The eastward enlargement of the European Union (EU) favors Spain's strategic position concerning trade flows and the centers of redistribution of foreign trade in the EU and the rest of the world.
- Connectivity promotes the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). In Spain, it includes two of the nine multimodal European corridors considered a priority by the European Union: the Atlantic Corridor and the Mediterranean Corridor. The main arteries are where the key flows of goods and people are concentrated.
- Spain comprises more than 152 logistics parks with a total surface area of over 80 million sq m. These logistics infrastructures are linked mainly to the maritime mode (49.8% share) and road transport (37.4%).
- The impact of Covid-19 was severe on the market, and with the new variants coming now and then, partial lockdowns are a part of the world.
Spain Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Trends
Growth in Refrigerated Logistics
In recent years the rise of e-commerce saw refrigeration spread to other areas that traditionally did not require refrigeration or, at the very least, did not need the most advanced solutions available. It is how cold logistics arises.
This transformation is still early, but it is already urgent since the logistics sector continues growing year after year in Spain. According to the industry association, this field attracted EUR 2,200 million (USD 2,409 billion) in investment, and the volume of contracting in the country reached 2,716,000 m2 in 2021, a historic result. In addition, according to the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations, this sector employs 981,606 professionals, data that places it as one of Spain's largest generators of employment.
Regarding the most common type of refrigerated product, the Association of Cold Storage, Logistics and Distribution of Spain (ALDEFE) indicates that it is fish (19.59%), followed by meat and vegetables. It, in the end, implies that, since the logistics operator is in charge of designing the best possible service to keep the product in perfect condition during its storage and distribution, they must include refrigeration professionals to guarantee the traceability of the product, its quality and the safety of the facilities and personnel from the point of view of cold. It means that supply chains must pay more attention to aspects closely related to the refrigeration of the product, such as the entry and exit temperature, humidity, the space between packages, the type of packaging, etc.
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Increasing Demand for a Smart and Renewable Supply Chain
According to data from Spanish Government, during the first quarter of 2022, e-commerce in Spain exceeded the figure of EUR 15,600 million (just over USD 16 million). This figure represents a 25.3% higher billing than the same period in 2021 and reflects the highest year-on-year growth since Covid arrived. The transactions made in the first quarter of 2022 are also favorable. There were 312.8 million transactions, an 8.2% growth from the previous year.
In Spain, 51,2% of the population shopped online in 2021 (compared to 42.1% in 2019), and the number of e-commerce users is expected to reach 70% in three or four years. Moreover, the Spanish e-commerce sector grew from a share of 7.8% in 2019 (approximately EUR 24 billion or USD 26.29 billion) to 10.9% in 2021 (approximately EUR 33 billion or USD 36.15 billion). The recent global events played an important role in accelerating shopper adoption of digital channels.
The tendency towards digital was noticeable before the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, the lockdowns imposed throughout Spain sped up many changes in consumer behavior, among which the increased popularity of online and omnichannel shopping was particularly significant.
Consequently, customers hold values such as authenticity or diversity in high regard, and they expect increasingly personalized shopping experiences. That is one of the reasons why social media became more relevant in 2022, and social commerce started to gain more ground among Spanish shoppers.
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Spain Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Industry Overview
The market is relatively fragmented, with many local and international players, including CEVA Logistics, Groupe CAT, Naeko, and OIA Global, being the key players. The demand for integrated and specialized logistics solutions in the market is rising, and the companies in the country are expected to adopt transport and warehouse management systems, big data, and analytics to remain competitive. For instance, DB Schenker, a leading logistics provider, established its Corporate Innovation Network in partnership with Plug and Play, a leading global innovation platform. It enables an open exchange with innovators from over 300 corporations and tens of thousands of startups.
Spain Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Leaders
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CEVA Logistics
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Groupe CAT
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Naeko Logistics
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OIA Global
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Rhenus Logistics
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Spain Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market News
- June 2023: Third-party logistics operator Factor 5 recently commissioned a goods-to-person solution featuring an AutoStore™ automated storage and picking system provided by intelligent automation solution provider Dematic. The solution enhances its order process for perfumes and cosmetics products with the aim of boosting sales and strengthening its ability to compete in the long term. The solution went live in March at Factor 5’s Alovera site northeast of Madrid.
- April 2023: CEVA Logistics is expanding its finished vehicle logistics (FVL) services by taking full control today of its 50/50 joint venture, BERGÉ GEFCO. The remaining 50 percent of the joint venture was purchased from BERGÉ, with the transaction receiving approval from the Spanish National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC).
Spain Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Industry Segmentation
A 3PL (third-party logistics) provider offers outsourced logistics services, encompassing anything that involves managing one or more facets of procurement and fulfillment activities.
The Spain Third Party Logistics (3PL) Market is segmented by service (domestic transportation management, international transportation management, and value-added warehousing and distribution) and end-user (manufacturing & automotive, oil & gas and chemicals, distributive trade (wholesale and retail trade including e-commerce), pharma & healthcare, construction, and other end users). The report offers market size and forecasts for the Spain Third Party Logistics (3PL) Market in Value (USD) for all the above segments.
| By Service | Domestic Transportation Management |
| International Transportation Management | |
| Value-added Warehousing and Distribution | |
| By End User | Manufacturing & Automotive |
| Oil & Gas and Chemicals | |
| Distributive Trade (Wholesale and Retail trade including e-commerce) | |
| Pharma & Healthcare | |
| Construction | |
| Other End Users |
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Spain Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market Research FAQs
What is the current Spain 3PL Market size?
The Spain 3PL Market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.45% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Spain 3PL Market?
CEVA Logistics, Groupe CAT, Naeko Logistics, OIA Global and Rhenus Logistics are the major companies operating in the Spain 3PL Market.
What years does this Spain 3PL Market cover?
The report covers the Spain 3PL Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Spain 3PL Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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