Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Service (Transportation, Warehousing and Storage), By Type (Cold Chain Logistics, Non-cold Chain Logistics), By Device Type (Diagnostic Devices, Therapeutic Devices), By End Use (Medical Device Companies, Hospitals & Clinics, Others), By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

May 2026 | 182 pages | ID: MFAA562D9060EN
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Abstracts

The Global Medical Device Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market is projected for substantial growth, expanding from USD 30.03 Billion in 2025 to USD 52.22 Billion by 2031, at a 9.66% CAGR. This market involves strategically outsourcing supply chain functions such as warehousing, transportation, and inventory control to specialized external providers capable of handling sensitive healthcare products. Key drivers include the increasing need for manufacturers to reduce operational costs, focus on core research and development, and navigate complex international regulatory frameworks for high-value medical inventory as global manufacturing expands. However, a significant challenge impeding this growth is the vulnerability of global transport infrastructure to geopolitical and economic disruptions, which can compromise the timely delivery of critical healthcare supplies, a concern underscored by a 4.1% year-on-year increase in global air cargo demand in October 2025, according to the International Air Transport Association.

Market Driver

The escalating demand for temperature-controlled cold chain solutions is a primary force shaping the market, driven by the expanding portfolio of biologics and sensitive diagnostics. This necessitates manufacturers' reliance on 3PL partners to provide specialized infrastructure that ensures strict environmental stability during transit, directly impacting logistics providers' financial performance, as seen with DHL Group's Supply Chain division, where Life Sciences and Healthcare were key growth drivers. Additionally, the integration of advanced technologies for real-time visibility is redefining market dynamics, enabling stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance through granular tracking. Logistics providers are monetizing these digital capabilities by offering enhanced monitoring suites, with FedEx attributing three-quarters of its new annualized healthcare revenue in March 2025 to customers utilizing its Surround visibility platform, reflecting a broader sector trajectory towards secure, technologically advanced distribution networks valued at USD 66.8 billion in 2024.

Market Challenge

The susceptibility of global transport infrastructure to geopolitical and economic disruptions presents a substantial barrier to the expansion of the medical device third-party logistics market. These volatilities introduce unpredictability in freight schedules and capacity availability, proving particularly detrimental for time-sensitive medical inventory such as temperature-controlled biologics and surgical equipment. When logistics providers cannot ensure precise delivery windows due to unstable network conditions, manufacturers may hesitate to outsource critical supply chain functions, consequently stifling market adoption. This instability is exacerbated by capacity constraints that fail to keep pace with global shipping demands; for instance, in 2024, global air cargo demand increased by 11.3%, significantly outpacing the 7.4% growth in available capacity, as reported by the International Air Transport Association. This widening gap leads to elevated freight costs and service delays, directly affecting the margins and reliability of 3PL providers, thereby limiting the sector's ability to efficiently scale operations to meet healthcare industry demands.

Market Trends

A fundamental market trend is the strategic shift toward regionalization and nearshoring of distribution hubs, as companies seek to insulate supply chains from geopolitical instability and transport bottlenecks. By decentralizing inventory and positioning fulfillment centers closer to end-users, logistics providers can minimize transit times and ensure the continuity of critical medical device deliveries, a strategic infrastructural pivot evident in DHL's commitment of €2 billion to upgrade its global healthcare logistics, with half allocated to the Americas to reinforce regional resilience. Concurrently, the deployment of warehouse automation and collaborative robotics (cobots) has emerged as a crucial response to labor shortages and the imperative for zero-error handling of complex medical kits. Logistics providers are increasingly integrating autonomous mobile robots and automated storage systems to enhance picking accuracy and operational throughput within their facilities, as demonstrated by Kuehne+Nagel, which integrated over 700 robots at its new Mantova distribution center to optimize fulfillment for its healthcare and contract logistics clients.

Key Market Players

• Cardinal Health, Inc.
• Deutsche Post AG
• FedEx Supply Chain Inc.
• Kuehne + Nagel International AG
• United Parcel Service, Inc.
• SF Holding Limited
• Cencora, Inc.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
• Plexus Corp.
• GXO Logistics, Inc.

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market, By Service
• Transportation
• Warehousing
• Storage
• Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market, By Type
• Cold Chain Logistics
• Non-cold Chain Logistics
• Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market, By Device Type
• Diagnostic Devices
• Therapeutic Devices
• Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market, By End Use
• Medical Device Companies
• Hospitals & Clinics
• Others
• Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market, By Region
• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market.

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Contents

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
  1.2.1. Markets Covered
  1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
  1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. VOICE OF CUSTOMER

5. GLOBAL MEDICAL DEVICE THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS MARKET OUTLOOK

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
  5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
  5.2.1. By Service (Transportation, Warehousing, Storage)
  5.2.2. By Type (Cold Chain Logistics, Non-cold Chain Logistics)
  5.2.3. By Device Type (Diagnostic Devices, Therapeutic Devices)
  5.2.4. By End Use (Medical Device Companies, Hospitals & Clinics, Others)
  5.2.5. By Region
  5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. NORTH AMERICA MEDICAL DEVICE THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS MARKET OUTLOOK

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
  6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
  6.2.1. By Service
  6.2.2. By Type
  6.2.3. By Device Type
  6.2.4. By End Use
  6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
  6.3.1. United States Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      6.3.1.1.1. By Value
    6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      6.3.1.2.1. By Service
      6.3.1.2.2. By Type
      6.3.1.2.3. By Device Type
      6.3.1.2.4. By End Use
  6.3.2. Canada Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      6.3.2.1.1. By Value
    6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      6.3.2.2.1. By Service
      6.3.2.2.2. By Type
      6.3.2.2.3. By Device Type
      6.3.2.2.4. By End Use
  6.3.3. Mexico Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      6.3.3.1.1. By Value
    6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      6.3.3.2.1. By Service
      6.3.3.2.2. By Type
      6.3.3.2.3. By Device Type
      6.3.3.2.4. By End Use

7. EUROPE MEDICAL DEVICE THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS MARKET OUTLOOK

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
  7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
  7.2.1. By Service
  7.2.2. By Type
  7.2.3. By Device Type
  7.2.4. By End Use
  7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
  7.3.1. Germany Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.1.1.1. By Value
    7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.1.2.1. By Service
      7.3.1.2.2. By Type
      7.3.1.2.3. By Device Type
      7.3.1.2.4. By End Use
  7.3.2. France Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.2.1.1. By Value
    7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.2.2.1. By Service
      7.3.2.2.2. By Type
      7.3.2.2.3. By Device Type
      7.3.2.2.4. By End Use
  7.3.3. United Kingdom Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.3.1.1. By Value
    7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.3.2.1. By Service
      7.3.3.2.2. By Type
      7.3.3.2.3. By Device Type
      7.3.3.2.4. By End Use
  7.3.4. Italy Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.4.1.1. By Value
    7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.4.2.1. By Service
      7.3.4.2.2. By Type
      7.3.4.2.3. By Device Type
      7.3.4.2.4. By End Use
  7.3.5. Spain Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.5.1.1. By Value
    7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.5.2.1. By Service
      7.3.5.2.2. By Type
      7.3.5.2.3. By Device Type
      7.3.5.2.4. By End Use

8. ASIA PACIFIC MEDICAL DEVICE THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS MARKET OUTLOOK

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
  8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
  8.2.1. By Service
  8.2.2. By Type
  8.2.3. By Device Type
  8.2.4. By End Use
  8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
  8.3.1. China Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.1.1.1. By Value
    8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.1.2.1. By Service
      8.3.1.2.2. By Type
      8.3.1.2.3. By Device Type
      8.3.1.2.4. By End Use
  8.3.2. India Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.2.1.1. By Value
    8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.2.2.1. By Service
      8.3.2.2.2. By Type
      8.3.2.2.3. By Device Type
      8.3.2.2.4. By End Use
  8.3.3. Japan Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.3.1.1. By Value
    8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.3.2.1. By Service
      8.3.3.2.2. By Type
      8.3.3.2.3. By Device Type
      8.3.3.2.4. By End Use
  8.3.4. South Korea Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.4.1.1. By Value
    8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.4.2.1. By Service
      8.3.4.2.2. By Type
      8.3.4.2.3. By Device Type
      8.3.4.2.4. By End Use
  8.3.5. Australia Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.5.1.1. By Value
    8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.5.2.1. By Service
      8.3.5.2.2. By Type
      8.3.5.2.3. By Device Type
      8.3.5.2.4. By End Use

9. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA MEDICAL DEVICE THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS MARKET OUTLOOK

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
  9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
  9.2.1. By Service
  9.2.2. By Type
  9.2.3. By Device Type
  9.2.4. By End Use
  9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
  9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      9.3.1.1.1. By Value
    9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      9.3.1.2.1. By Service
      9.3.1.2.2. By Type
      9.3.1.2.3. By Device Type
      9.3.1.2.4. By End Use
  9.3.2. UAE Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      9.3.2.1.1. By Value
    9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      9.3.2.2.1. By Service
      9.3.2.2.2. By Type
      9.3.2.2.3. By Device Type
      9.3.2.2.4. By End Use
  9.3.3. South Africa Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      9.3.3.1.1. By Value
    9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      9.3.3.2.1. By Service
      9.3.3.2.2. By Type
      9.3.3.2.3. By Device Type
      9.3.3.2.4. By End Use

10. SOUTH AMERICA MEDICAL DEVICE THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS MARKET OUTLOOK

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
  10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
  10.2.1. By Service
  10.2.2. By Type
  10.2.3. By Device Type
  10.2.4. By End Use
  10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
  10.3.1. Brazil Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.1.1.1. By Value
    10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.1.2.1. By Service
      10.3.1.2.2. By Type
      10.3.1.2.3. By Device Type
      10.3.1.2.4. By End Use
  10.3.2. Colombia Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.2.1.1. By Value
    10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.2.2.1. By Service
      10.3.2.2.2. By Type
      10.3.2.2.3. By Device Type
      10.3.2.2.4. By End Use
  10.3.3. Argentina Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market Outlook
    10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.3.1.1. By Value
    10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.3.2.1. By Service
      10.3.3.2.2. By Type
      10.3.3.2.3. By Device Type
      10.3.3.2.4. By End Use

11. MARKET DYNAMICS

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. MARKET TRENDS & DEVELOPMENTS

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. GLOBAL MEDICAL DEVICE THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS MARKET: SWOT ANALYSIS

14. PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

15.1. Cardinal Health, Inc.
  15.1.1. Business Overview
  15.1.2. Products & Services
  15.1.3. Recent Developments
  15.1.4. Key Personnel
  15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Deutsche Post AG
15.3. FedEx Supply Chain Inc.
15.4. Kuehne + Nagel International AG
15.5. United Parcel Service, Inc.
15.6. SF Holding Limited
15.7. Cencora, Inc.
15.8. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
15.9. Plexus Corp.
15.10. GXO Logistics, Inc.

16. STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS

17. ABOUT US & DISCLAIMER