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 and Competition, 2020-2030F

May 2025 | 182 pages | ID: MFAA562D9060EN
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Abstracts

Market Overview

The Global Medical Device Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market, valued at USD 29.06 Billion in 2024, is projected treach USD 49.18 Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 9.14%. This strong growth is driven by the increasing intricacy of medical devices and the rising need for efficient, specialized supply chain solutions. Medical devices, including diagnostics and implantables, require stringent handling and regulatory compliance, pushing manufacturers toutsource logistics texperienced 3PL providers. These logistics partners bring expertise in temperature-controlled storage, cold chain operations, and timely delivery, allowing manufacturers tconcentrate on innovation and commercialization. Additionally, the expansion of healthcare infrastructure and technological progress have led tincreased global shipment volumes, further accelerating the demand for third-party logistics services.

Key Market Drivers

Rising Complexity of Medical Devices

The growing intricacy of medical devices is a key factor driving the Global Medical Device Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market. As technology evolves, devices are increasingly equipped with sensitive electronics, complex software, and delicate materials that require controlled conditions during transport and storage. These specialized requirements—such as maintaining optimal temperature, humidity, and minimizing vibration—are beyond the capabilities of standard logistics operations. Third-party logistics providers are stepping in with investments in cold chain infrastructure, precision packaging, and real-time monitoring systems. These capabilities ensure product safety and compliance throughout the supply chain. Furthermore, as device manufacturers face global distribution challenges and regulatory variability, 3PL providers offer tailored solutions tsupport seamless international logistics. The rise in personalized medical products and small-batch shipments alsunderscores the need for flexible, scalable, and technologically advanced logistics services.

Key Market Challenges

High Costs of Specialized Infrastructure

A primary obstacle for the Global Medical Device Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market is the high capital outlay required for specialized infrastructure. Facilities must adhere tstrict regulations involving climate control, contamination prevention, and secure storage—demands that significantly increase operational costs. Tmitigate these challenges, governments, such as India’s, are supporting initiatives like the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and investing in dedicated medical device parks. These efforts aim tease infrastructure pressures by offering shared resources such as testing labs and warehousing. Despite these developments, the ongoing need for costly technological upgrades and evolving compliance standards continues tstrain logistics providers financially, reinforcing the importance of continued public and private sector collaboration.

Key Market Trends

Integration of Advanced Technologies

Technological advancements are transforming the Global Medical Device Third-party Logistics (3PL) Market, enhancing efficiency, visibility, and compliance. IoT devices enable real-time tracking of shipments, ensuring optimal environmental conditions for sensitive medical equipment. AI tools are being leveraged for predictive analytics, demand planning, and logistics optimization, while robotics and automation streamline warehouse operations by improving accuracy and reducing costs. Blockchain is gaining traction as a tool for traceability and counterfeit prevention, offering secure, transparent supply chain documentation. Cloud-based logistics platforms are further improving coordination among manufacturers, logistics firms, and healthcare providers. These innovations support agile, responsive operations in a market that prioritizes reliability and precision, positioning tech-enabled 3PL providers at the forefront of industry growth.

Key Market Players

• Cardinal Health, Inc.
• Deutsche Post AG
• FedEx Supply Chain
• 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 intthe following categories, in addition tthe industry trends which have alsbeen detailed below:

• Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market, By Service:
• Transportation
• Warehousing and 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.

Available Customizations:

Global Medical Device Third-party Logistics Market report with the given market data, TechSci Research offers customizations according ta company's specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:

Company Information

• Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up tfive).

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, and 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 and 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 Company (2024)
  5.2.6. By Region
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. Mexico 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. Canada 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. France 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. Germany 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. South Korea 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. Japan 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. SOUTH AMERICA 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. South America: Country Analysis
  9.3.1. Brazil 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. Argentina 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. Colombia 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. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA 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. MEA: Country Analysis
  10.3.1. South Africa 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. Saudi Arabia 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. UAE 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. PORTERS FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

13.1. Competition in the Industry
13.2. Potential of New Entrants
13.3. Power of Suppliers
13.4. Power of Customers
13.5. Threat of Substitute Products

14. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

14.1. Cardinal Health, Inc.
  14.1.1. Business Overview
  14.1.2. Company Snapshot
  14.1.3. Products & Services
  14.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
  14.1.5. Recent Developments
  14.1.6. Key Personnel Details
  14.1.7. SWOT Analysis
14.2. Deutsche Post AG
14.3. FedEx Supply Chain
14.4. Kuehne + Nagel International AG
14.5. United Parcel Service, Inc.
14.6. SF Holding Limited
14.7. Cencora, Inc.
14.8. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
14.9. Plexus Corp.
14.10. GXO Logistics, Inc.

15. STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS

16. ABOUT US & DISCLAIMER