{"id":1912,"date":"2021-03-31T13:45:03","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T20:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/?p=1912"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:40:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T19:40:16","slug":"third-party-logistics-services-3pl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/31\/third-party-logistics-services-3pl\/","title":{"rendered":"Third-Party Logistics Services (3PL): What Is It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering vehicle shipping<\/span><\/a> is a pretty straightforward process, although some <\/span>common notions<\/span><\/a> may confuse you, like the term 3PL: third party logistics. Third party logistics services take care of the big stuff, like <\/span>Customs clearance<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>warehousing<\/span><\/a>. In this blog, we\u2019re delving into third party logistics services and their benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are The Logistics Types?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Logistics deals with cargo handling and other shipping-related operations. As <\/span>global trade<\/span><\/a> and e-commerce continue to develop and grow, associated terminology with different service providers develops as well. With a variety of different logistics providers, they\u2019re designated by the number of parties involved and supply chain integration: <\/span>1PL, 2PL, 3PL, 4PL, and 5PL<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

1PL logistics refers to a single company or a party that possesses its own cargo and needs to transport it to a specified place. This company doesn\u2019t request any outsource help, as it manages to handle their cargo itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Contrary to 1PL, 2PL logistics requires cargo handling at another <\/span>supply chain<\/span><\/a>, like the railroad, an <\/span>airport<\/span><\/a>, or a seaport, depending on the goods being transported\/supplied. This logistics type is widely used in international transport, especially bulk deliveries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s 4PL and 5PL logistics. The first is a relatively new concept in world trade, which denotes hiring a supervising company that is responsible for monitoring the whole <\/span>supply chain<\/span><\/a> and its operations. 4PL enterprises are in charge of providing feedback regarding the services supplied by 3PL providers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5PL is a logistics unity organized through mergers of different 3PL providers to aggregate more orders. They don\u2019t operate at a level of a single supply chain, instead, they operate within a highly-organized supply network.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Third Party Transportation?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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3PL shipping is a term used to denote a third party\u2019s responsibilities for handling specific shipping needs and providing additional services not limited only to delivery. The 3PL system works with different operations like cargo management, storage, and sometimes even packing. Customers in this model have nothing to do with the logistics, as 3PL suppliers perform all required operations for the client.<\/span><\/p>\n

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EasyHaul<\/b><\/a> is the best 3PL provider you can find. We offer multiple <\/span>shipping services<\/span><\/a> including <\/span>last-minute deliveries<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>single car enclosed transport<\/span><\/a>, and a suite of additional options adapted exclusively to your needs. International customers don\u2019t have to worry: we do everything from picking up your vehicle to delivering it to <\/span>the nearest port<\/span><\/a>. Get started with a <\/span>quote on our homepage<\/span><\/a> just by entering your vehicle\u2019s VIN, location, and destination. If you need to ship something special, like a <\/span>Komatsu forklift or an RV<\/span><\/a>, request <\/span>a custom quote<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Third Party Logistics Services and Their Types<\/b><\/h2>\n

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All third party logistics companies fall into 4 categories that are defined by their functions:<\/span><\/p>\n