3PL (Third-Party Logistics)

A 3PL, or third-party logistics provider, is a company that manages outsourced logistics operations — warehousing, fulfillment, transportation, or some combination — on behalf of a shipper. Brands and retailers often use 3PLs to scale distribution without owning infrastructure. When a 3PL needs a parcel carrier, they work with networks like LMS on behalf of their shipper clients.