Freight & Logistics
Often referred to as Third-Party Logistics (3PL), these non-asset-based companies organize and manage complex supply chains, brokering transportation rather than owning the vehicles.
Why it exists
Freight and logistics companies coordinate the movement, storage, and tracking of goods across global supply chains.
Why it’s necessary
Without integrated logistics management, supply chains would collapse under their own complexity, causing shortages, delays, and massive inefficiencies.
Key components
Warehousing & distribution centers
Freight forwarding
3PL & 4PL services
Supply chain visibility platforms
How to evaluate businesses
Network density, technology capability, margin stability, customer stickiness, and ability to manage multimodal logistics define competitiveness. Companies with integrated digital platforms outperform.
How the industry could be improved
Real-time visibility, AI-driven planning, automated warehouses, autonomous delivery nodes, and standardized data interchange could unlock enormous productivity gains.