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Gartner®: 3PL & 4PL:
How to Combine for the Best Logistics Outsourcing Model

Access this Gartner research to support your next logistics outsourcing decision.

Third‑party logistics (3PL) and fourth‑party logistics (4PL) are often confused. Each offers distinct ways to outsource services and understanding the differences and the value they provide is key to effectively using and optimising these models.

 

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What the research covers

 We believe the latest Gartner® research explains why more organisations are choosing to layer a 4PL above their 3PL network, rather than trying to manage this themselves. Execution stays with your carriers. Visibility, coordination and control move to one accountable partner. In our opinion, this report sets out the thinking behind making that shift.
86 %

of organisations anticipate their logistics outsourcing budgets to increase over the next two years, according to Gartner

60 %

of organisations plan to consolidate fewer logistics service providers over the next two tears, according to Gartner

CCL receives honourable mention in the 2025 Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Fourth-Party Logistics.

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3PL & 4PL: How to Combine for the Best Logistics Outsourcing Model

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All rights reserved. Gartner, Inc. Market Guide for Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL). Matthew Beckett, David Gonzalez. 20 November 2024.