Custom 3PL Market Research

Armstrong & Associates develops bespoke research studies for clients who need authoritative answers to specific questions about the third-party logistics industry. We draw on our 40+ years of specialized 3PL focus, our proprietary database of 8,400+ 3PL customer relationships across 46 countries, and our ongoing coverage of 880+ 3PL providers to deliver research not available anywhere else.

What We Research

3PL Market Segments

Domestic Transportation Management (DTM)
International Transportation Management (ITM)
Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)
Value-Added Warehousing & Distribution (VAWD)
E-Commerce Fulfillment
Freight Brokerage (Parcel, LTL, Truckload)
Spare Parts & Service Parts Logistics
Cold Chain & Last-Mile Delivery
SaaS Supply Chain Software (TMS, WMS, Control Tower)

Geographic Markets

Global and regional overviews
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East, Africa
Country-level deep dives (U.S., China, India, Japan, Germany, U.K., France, Brazil, Mexico, and more)
Competitive landscapes by region
Cross-border and trade-lane analysis

3PL Customer Verticals

Automotive
Consumer Goods
Elements (Chemicals, Metals, Energy)
Food & Groceries
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Industrial
Retailing (including E-Commerce)
Technological (Electronics, Semiconductors, Telecom)

Typical Report Scope

Every engagement is scoped around the specific questions your team needs answered. A typical report includes:

Market Estimates and Time Series

Base year: typically the most recent full calendar year
Historical period: 5 years of market size data
Forecast period: 5-year forward estimates
Market size breakdown by geography and segment

Analysis Depth

Competitive landscape with market leader profiles
Historical market size and forward estimates
Customer trends and demand drivers
Technological innovation and automation
Consolidation, fragmentation, and M&A activity
Regional versus global player dynamics
Logistics regulatory policy and trade impact
Qualitative outlook and macro views

Why Armstrong & Associates

Founded in 1980
Proprietary database of 8,400+ 3PL customer relationships across 46 countries
880+ 3PL providers covered in our Who’s Who in Logistics guide
26+ completed M&A investment transactions
88,000+ subscribers to our industry newsletter
Regularly cited in SEC filings, trade press, and academic research

Engagement Process

Scoping call — we define the questions your team needs answered
Proposal — scope, deliverables, timeline, and fixed-fee pricing
Research execution — proprietary data, primary interviews, and secondary research
Deliverables — written report, data appendix, and executive presentation
Follow-up — optional briefings for your team, board, or investors

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Have a research question? Let’s discuss.

Email: sales@3plogistics.com
Phone: +1-414-545-3838
Subject line: Custom Research Inquiry