The Australia 3PL market size attained a value of approximately USD 19.54 Billion in 2024. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.30% in the forecast period of 2025-2034, reaching a value of around USD 27.04 Billion by 2034.

The Australia 3PL Market Report is Segmented by Service (Domestic Transportation Management, International Transportation Management, and More), by End User (Automotive, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Life Sciences & Healthcare, and More), by Logistics Model (Asset-Light, Asset-Heavy, Hybrid), and by Region (New South Wales, Victoria, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Australia 3PL Logistics Market size was valued at USD 16.3 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 25.5 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.8 % from 2026 to 2032.

Key Market Drivers

E-commerce Growth and Digital Retail Expansion: E-commerce and digital retail in Australia are driving up demand for third-party logistics (3PL) services. Online retail sales increased dramatically to AUD 56.01 billion in 2023, accounting for 16.3% of total retail sales, up from 11.1% in 2020. With 82% of Australian households buying online by 2022, retailers are increasingly relying on third-party logistics companies to handle warehousing, order fulfillment, and last-mile delivery, which they cannot manage in-house due to scale and complexity. This expansion is driving up demand for 3PL logistics services to fulfil changing customer expectations for quick, efficient delivery.

The Australian 3PL market is booming, projected to reach $24.12 billion by 2033 with a 5.01% CAGR. Discover key trends, drivers, and major players shaping this dynamic sector, including DHL, Linfox, and Toll Holdings. Explore market segmentation by service, transport mode, and end-user. Recent developments include: November 2023: Freight Management Holdings (FMH), a subsidiary of Singapore Post (SingPost), has purchased Australian transportation and distribution services provider Border Express for a maximum purchase price of AUD 210m (USD 135m). Upon completion, Border Express will join the transportation companies held under the FMH Group umbrella, GKR Transport, Niche Logistics, BagTrans, Formby Logistics and Spectrum Transport., March 2023: CEVA Logistics is rolling out an indigenous artist’s design across six long-haul trailers in Australia. The trailers will serve on line-haul routes along the East Coast and Southern regions. The artwork is a distinctive and prominent manifestation of the RAP's role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within CEVA in Australia.. Key drivers for this market are: The rise in online shopping and consumer demand for fast delivery, Rise in cross-border trade activities. Potential restraints include: The rise in online shopping and consumer demand for fast delivery, Rise in cross-border trade activities. Notable trends are: Increase in Manufacturing exports.

The global third party logistics (3PL) market size is projected to grow from USD 1350.87 billion in 2025 to USD 2691.69 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 9%.
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The 3PL Australia market report offers a thorough competitive analysis, mapping key players’ strategies, market share, and business models. It provides insights into competitor dynamics, helping companies align their strategies with the current market landscape and future trends.

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