Review of current state of European 3PL market and its main challenges

Abstract

This article examines basic reasons behind the use of 3 PL, i.e. the main drivers of outsourcing (Chapter 2) as well as explains the essence of 3PL service (Chapter 3). Chapter 4 deals with the analysis of current state of 3 PL market in Europe. Finally, Chapter 5 gives an overview of main challenges that European 3 PL service providers currently are facing.