4PL market size in Europe to grow by USD 5,406.56 million from 2022 to 2027: Advantages of 4PL to boost the growth - Technavio

NEW YORK , April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The size of the 4PL market in Europe is estimated to increase by USD 5,406.56 million from 2022 to 2027. The market's growth momentum will progress at a CAGR of 5.25%. The market will be driven by various advantages offered by 4PL. Most companies are focusing on improving their core businesses. This has encouraged companies to shift their focus to 4PL. Companies can leverage the expertise of logistics providers by outsourcing, which optimizes the business network and improves the performance of the supply chain. In addition, information management becomes easier with the use of 4PL services. These factors will contribute significantly to the revenue of the 4PL market in Europe during the forecast period. Discover more key insights on market size and other parameters for historic period (2017-2021) and forecast period (2023-2027) before buying the full report - Request a sample report

4PL market in Europe – Vendor analysis
Vendor landscape –

The 4PL market in Europe is fragmented, with the presence of several vendors. A few prominent vendors that offer 4PL in Europe are 4PL Consultancy Ltd., Accenture Plc, Allyn International Services Inc., AP Moller Maersk AS, C H Robinson Worldwide Inc., Central Station AG, CMA CGM SA, Deutsche Post AG, DFDS AS, DSV AS, GEODIS SA, Kinaxia Logistics Ltd., Kuehne Nagel Management AG, Logistics Plus Inc.,  ROHLIG SUUS Logistics S.A., Stef, United Parcel Service Inc., Wiima Logistics, XPO Inc., and Deutsche Bahn AG and others.

Pricing and technology are some of the strategies used for market differentiation. Vendors offer logistics services at low costs owing to the economies of scale achieved through increased sales. However, due to the high operating costs involved, small and regional vendors are not able to compete in the market. In addition, vendors are adopting inorganic growth strategies such as M&A activities to gain competitive advantages. They are also focusing on the adoption of technologies such as blockchain to enhance their supply chain management, which, in turn, will help them to build a customer base. All these factors will drive competition among vendors during the forecast period.

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Vendor offerings -

• AP Moller Maersk AS - The company offers 4PL services, such as NeoNav logistics solutions.
• C H Robinson Worldwide Inc. - The company offers 4PL services such as Carrier and exception management.
• CMA CGM SA - The company offers 4PL services, such as warehouse management systems.
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4PL market in Europe - Segmentation assessment

Segment overview
Technavio has segmented the market based on end-user (manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, healthcare, and others) and type (solution integrator mode, synergy plus operating mode, and industry innovator mode). 

• The manufacturing segment will account for a major share of the market in the region. This segment includes a wide range of activities and production techniques, ranging from traditional production techniques to complex products. The growth of this segment is attributed to factors such as technological innovation and government support. 4PL services offer flexibility and efficiency by streamlining the supply chain in numerous ways. They provide consumers with value-added services, effective procurement, and procurement. These solutions are driving the growth of manufacturing in the market. 

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4PL market in Europe – Market dynamics

Key trends - The increase in retail sales is a key trend in the market. The increasing retail sales in Europe will influence the demand for logistics services during the forecast period. The use of logistics services improves supply chain efficiency by reducing costs and lowering lead times. Several companies are expanding their geographic footprints, product portfolios, and manufacturing capabilities. This requires multiple logistics requirements, such as sourcing raw materials, transporting and storing finished goods, and tracking shipments, which increases the need to expand retail technology and supply chain capabilities. Therefore, expanding supply chain capacity will increase the demand for 4PL during the forecast period.

Major challenges - The high operational costs and competitive pricing among vendors can impede the growth of the market. Companies are seeking value-added services and professional supply chain solutions, with the increasing demand for 4PL services such as transportation, warehousing, and distribution. This has increased price-based competition among 4PL service providers in Europe. The market requires capital-intensive infrastructure such as vehicles and containers at port stops, warehouses with specialized technology, and a skilled workforce. Moreover, 4PL service providers need to control operating costs to compete in the market. Such factors are expected to hamper the growth of the market during the forecast period.

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What are the key data covered in this 4PL Market In Europe report?

• CAGR of the market during the forecast period
• Detailed information on factors that will drive the growth of the 4PL market in Europe between 2023 and 2027
• Precise estimation of the size of the 4PL market in Europe and its contribution to the parent market
• Accurate predictions about upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
• A thorough analysis of the market's competitive landscape and detailed information about vendors
• Comprehensive analysis of factors that will challenge the growth of 4PL market vendors in Europe

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Table of contents

1 Executive Summary

• 1.1 Market overview 
• Exhibit 01: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
• Exhibit 02: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
• Exhibit 03: Executive Summary – Chart on Country Market Characteristics
• Exhibit 04: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
• Exhibit 05: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by End-user
• Exhibit 06: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Type
• Exhibit 07: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
• Exhibit 08: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
• Exhibit 09: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning

2 Market Landscape

• 2.1 Market ecosystem 
• Exhibit 10: Parent market
• Exhibit 11: Market Characteristics

3 Market Sizing

• 3.1 Market definition 
• Exhibit 12: Offerings of vendors included in the market definition

• 3.2 Market segment analysis 
• Exhibit 13: Market segments

• 3.3 Market size 2022

• 3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 14: Chart on Europe - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 15: Data Table on Regional - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 16: Chart on Europe: Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 17: Data Table on Regional - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)

4 Historic Market Size

• 4.1 4PL market in Europe 2017 - 2021 
• Exhibit 18: Historic Market Size – Data Table on 4PL market in Europe 2017 - 2021 ($ million)

• 4.2 End-user Segment Analysis 2017 - 2021 
• Exhibit 19: Historic Market Size – End-user Segment 2017 - 2021 ($ million)

• 4.3 Type Segment Analysis 2017 - 2021 
• Exhibit 20: Historic Market Size – Type Segment 2017 - 2021 ($ million)

• 4.4 Geography Segment Analysis 2017 - 2021 
• Exhibit 21: Historic Market Size – Geography Segment 2017 - 2021 ($ million)

• 4.5 4PL market in Europe by Country 2022 - 2027
• Exhibit 22: Historic Market Size (value) – Data Table on 4PL market in Europe by Country 2022 - 2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 23: Historic Market Size (volume) – Data Table on 4PL market in Europe by Country 2022 - 2027 ($ million)

5 Five Forces Analysis

• 5.1 Five forces summary 
• Exhibit 24: Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2022 and 2027

• 5.2 Bargaining power of buyers 
• Exhibit 25: Chart on Bargaining power of buyers – Impact of key factors 2022 and 2027

• 5.3 Bargaining power of suppliers 
• Exhibit 26: Bargaining power of suppliers – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027

• 5.4 Threat of new entrants 
• Exhibit 27: Threat of new entrants – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027

• 5.5 Threat of substitutes 
• Exhibit 28: Threat of substitutes – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027

• 5.6 Threat of rivalry 
• Exhibit 29: Threat of rivalry – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027

• 5.7 Market condition 
• Exhibit 30: Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2022 and 2027

6 Market Segmentation by End-user

• 6.1 Market segments 
• Exhibit 31: Chart on End-user - Market share 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 32: Data Table on End-user - Market share 2022-2027 (%)

• 6.2 Comparison by End-user 
• Exhibit 33: Chart on Comparison by End-user
• Exhibit 34: Data Table on Comparison by End-user

• 6.3 Manufacturing - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
• Exhibit 35: Chart on Manufacturing - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 36: Data Table on Manufacturing - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 37: Chart on Manufacturing - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 38: Data Table on Manufacturing - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 6.4 Retail - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
• Exhibit 39: Chart on Retail - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 40: Data Table on Retail - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 41: Chart on Retail - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 42: Data Table on Retail - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 6.5 Consumer goods - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
• Exhibit 43: Chart on Consumer goods - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 44: Data Table on Consumer goods - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 45: Chart on Consumer goods - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 46: Data Table on Consumer goods - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 6.6 Healthcare - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
• Exhibit 47: Chart on Healthcare - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 48: Data Table on Healthcare - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 49: Chart on Healthcare - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 50: Data Table on Healthcare - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 6.7 Food and beverages and others - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 51: Chart on Food and beverages and others - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 52: Data Table on Food and beverages and others - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 53: Chart on Food and beverages and others - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 54: Data Table on Food and beverages and others - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 6.8 Market opportunity by End-user 
• Exhibit 55: Market opportunity by End-user ($ million)
• Exhibit 56: Data Table on Market opportunity by End-user ($ million)

7 Market Segmentation by Type

• 7.1 Market segments 
• Exhibit 57: Chart on Type - Market share 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 58: Data Table on Type - Market share 2022-2027 (%)

• 7.2 Comparison by Type 
• Exhibit 59: Chart on Comparison by Type
• Exhibit 60: Data Table on Comparison by Type

• 7.3 Solution integrator mode - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 61: Chart on Solution integrator mode - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 62: Data Table on Solution integrator mode - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 63: Chart on Solution integrator mode - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 64: Data Table on Solution integrator mode - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 7.4 Synergy plus operating mode - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 65: Chart on Synergy plus operating mode - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 66: Data Table on Synergy plus operating mode - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 67: Chart on Synergy plus operating mode - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 68: Data Table on Synergy plus operating mode - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 7.5 Industry innovator mode - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 
• Exhibit 69: Chart on Industry innovator mode - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 70: Data Table on Industry innovator mode - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 71: Chart on Industry innovator mode - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 72: Data Table on Industry innovator mode - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 7.6 Market opportunity by Type 
• Exhibit 73: Market opportunity by Type ($ million)
• Exhibit 74: Data Table on Market opportunity by Type ($ million)

8 Customer Landscape

• 8.1 Customer landscape overview 
• Exhibit 75: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria

9 Geographic Landscape

• 9.1 Geographic segmentation 
• Exhibit 76: Chart on Market share by geography - 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 77: Data Table on Market share by geography - 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.2 Geographic comparison 
• Exhibit 78: Chart on Geographic comparison
• Exhibit 79: Data Table on Geographic comparison

• 9.3 Germany - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
• Exhibit 80: Chart on Germany - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 81: Data Table on Germany - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 82: Chart on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 83: Data Table on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.4 France - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
• Exhibit 84: Chart on France - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 85: Data Table on France - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 86: Chart on France - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 87: Data Table on France - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.5 UK - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
• Exhibit 88: Chart on UK - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 89: Data Table on UK - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 90: Chart on UK - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 91: Data Table on UK - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.6 Italy - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
• Exhibit 92: Chart on Italy - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 93: Data Table on Italy - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 94: Chart on Italy - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 95: Data Table on Italy - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.7 Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
• Exhibit 96: Chart on Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 97: Data Table on Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
• Exhibit 98: Chart on Rest of Europe - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
• Exhibit 99: Data Table on Rest of Europe - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)

• 9.8 Market opportunity by geography 
• Exhibit 100: Market opportunity by geography ($ million)
• Exhibit 101: Data Table on Market opportunity by geography ($ million)

10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

• 10.1 Market drivers

• 10.2 Market challenges

• 10.3 Impact of drivers and challenges 
• Exhibit 102: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2022 and 2027

• 10.4 Market trends

11 Vendor Landscape

• 11.1 Overview

• 11.2 Vendor landscape 
• Exhibit 103: Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation

• 11.3 Landscape disruption 
• Exhibit 104: Overview on factors of disruption

• 11.4 Industry risks 
• Exhibit 105: Impact of key risks on business

12 Vendor Analysis

• 12.1 Vendors covered 
• Exhibit 106: Vendors covered

• 12.2 Market positioning of vendors 
• Exhibit 107: Matrix on vendor position and classification

• 12.3 Accenture Plc 
• Exhibit 108: Accenture Plc - Overview
• Exhibit 109: Accenture Plc - Business segments
• Exhibit 110: Accenture Plc - Key offerings
• Exhibit 111: Accenture Plc - Segment focus

• 12.4 Allyn International Services Inc. 
• Exhibit 112: Allyn International Services Inc. - Overview
• Exhibit 113: Allyn International Services Inc. - Product / Service
• Exhibit 114: Allyn International Services Inc. - Key offerings

• 12.5 AP Moller Maersk AS 
• Exhibit 115: AP Moller Maersk AS - Overview
• Exhibit 116: AP Moller Maersk AS - Business segments
• Exhibit 117: AP Moller Maersk AS - Key news
• Exhibit 118: AP Moller Maersk AS - Key offerings
• Exhibit 119: AP Moller Maersk AS - Segment focus

• 12.6 C H Robinson Worldwide Inc. 
• Exhibit 120: C H Robinson Worldwide Inc. - Overview
• Exhibit 121: C H Robinson Worldwide Inc. - Business segments
• Exhibit 122: C H Robinson Worldwide Inc. - Key news
• Exhibit 123: C H Robinson Worldwide Inc. - Key offerings
• Exhibit 124: C H Robinson Worldwide Inc. - Segment focus

• 12.7 Central Station AG 
• Exhibit 125: Central Station AG - Overview
• Exhibit 126: Central Station AG - Product / Service
• Exhibit 127: Central Station AG - Key offerings

• 12.8 CMA CGM SA 
• Exhibit 128: CMA CGM SA - Overview
• Exhibit 129: CMA CGM SA - Business segments
• Exhibit 130: CMA CGM SA - Key news
• Exhibit 131: CMA CGM SA - Key offerings
• Exhibit 132: CMA CGM SA - Segment focus

• 12.9 Deutsche Bahn AG 
• Exhibit 133: Deutsche Bahn AG - Overview
• Exhibit 134: Deutsche Bahn AG - Business segments
• Exhibit 135: Deutsche Bahn AG - Key news
• Exhibit 136: Deutsche Bahn AG - Key offerings
• Exhibit 137: Deutsche Bahn AG - Segment focus

• 12.10 Deutsche Post AG 
• Exhibit 138: Deutsche Post AG - Overview
• Exhibit 139: Deutsche Post AG - Business segments
• Exhibit 140: Deutsche Post AG - Key news
• Exhibit 141: Deutsche Post AG - Key offerings
• Exhibit 142: Deutsche Post AG - Segment focus

• 12.11 DSV AS 
• Exhibit 143: DSV AS - Overview
• Exhibit 144: DSV AS - Business segments
• Exhibit 145: DSV AS - Key offerings
• Exhibit 146: DSV AS - Segment focus

• 12.12 GEODIS SA 
• Exhibit 147: GEODIS SA - Overview
• Exhibit 148: GEODIS SA - Product / Service
• Exhibit 149: GEODIS SA - Key offerings

• 12.13 Kuehne Nagel Management AG 
• Exhibit 150: Kuehne Nagel Management AG - Overview
• Exhibit 151: Kuehne Nagel Management AG - Business segments
• Exhibit 152: Kuehne Nagel Management AG - Key offerings
• Exhibit 153: Kuehne Nagel Management AG - Segment focus

• 12.14 Logistics Plus Inc. 
• Exhibit 154: Logistics Plus Inc. - Overview
• Exhibit 155: Logistics Plus Inc. - Product / Service
• Exhibit 156: Logistics Plus Inc. - Key offerings

• 12.15 United Parcel Service Inc. 
• Exhibit 157: United Parcel Service Inc. - Overview
• Exhibit 158: United Parcel Service Inc. - Business segments
• Exhibit 159: United Parcel Service Inc. - Key offerings
• Exhibit 160: United Parcel Service Inc. - Segment focus

• 12.16 Wiima Logistics 
• Exhibit 161: Wiima Logistics - Overview
• Exhibit 162: Wiima Logistics - Product / Service
• Exhibit 163: Wiima Logistics - Key offerings

• 12.17 XPO Inc. 
• Exhibit 164: XPO Inc. - Overview
• Exhibit 165: XPO Inc. - Business segments
• Exhibit 166: XPO Inc. - Key offerings
• Exhibit 167: XPO Inc. - Segment focus

13 Appendix

• 13.1 Scope of the report

• 13.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist 
• Exhibit 168: Inclusions checklist
• Exhibit 169: Exclusions checklist

• 13.3 Currency conversion rates for US$ 
• Exhibit 170: Currency conversion rates for US$

• 13.4 Research methodology 
• Exhibit 171: Research methodology
• Exhibit 172: Validation techniques employed for market sizing
• Exhibit 173: Information sources

• 13.5 List of abbreviations 
• Exhibit 174: List of abbreviations

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