Updated: August 5th, 2026
Amazon sits far ahead on revenue, unsurprisingly, while the rest of the field splits into contract logistics, brokerage, forwarding, cold chain, and intermodal leaders. Armstrong & Associates puts the US 3PL and contract logistics market at $323.4 billion for 2025, up 5.0% year over year. This edition uses Armstrong & Associates’ 2026 rankings, published in May 2026 and based on 2025 gross logistics revenue. We’ve kept the prior year’s figure next to each company so you can see who gained and who slipped, alongside a one-line read on what each provider does best.
The gross logistics revenue figure includes purchased transportation, which boosts the totals for brokerage and forwarding. Amazon’s number aligns with its Third-Party Seller Services line, which blends commissions with fulfillment and shipping fees. As a prospective customer to a 3PL, you should treat rank as a map to capability, not a guarantee of margin, service quality, or tech depth.
For a service-by-service classification—not a revenue ranking—see our guide to examples of 3PL companies and when DHL, UPS, FedEx, Amazon, Walmart, and Maersk count.
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| Rank | Company | 2025 Gross Logistics Revenue ($M) | 2024 ($M) | Strength | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon | 172,162 | 156,146 | Nationwide parcel and middle-mile at unmatched size | Amazon Shipping opened to non-Amazon sellers, pricing well under UPS and FedEx on residential volume |
| 2 | C.H. Robinson | 14,768 | 15,647 | Truckload brokerage and managed transportation | Revenue down on soft truckload pricing; cost discipline and automation continue |
| 3 | GXO Logistics | 13,178 | 11,709 | Contract logistics, automation, omnichannel | Strongest gain in the top five; robotics rollouts and large site wins |
| 4 | J.B. Hunt | 11,284 | 11,403 | Intermodal and dedicated with the J.B. Hunt 360 platform | Intermodal volume growth against softer rates |
| 5 | Expeditors | 11,069 | 10,601 | Air and ocean forwarding, customs brokerage | Tariff and customs complexity lifted demand for brokerage expertise |
| 6 | UPS Supply Chain Solutions | 8,771 | 11,165 | Contract logistics and forwarding | Largest decline in the top 20 as UPS rightsized its network and shed Coyote |
| 7 | Ryder Supply Chain Solutions | 7,802 | 7,746 | Contract logistics and dedicated transport | Continued e-fulfillment and final-mile expansion |
| 8 | Total Quality Logistics | 7,433 | 6,884 | Truckload brokerage depth | Share gains in a soft brokerage market |
| 9 | DSV (North America) | 7,250 | 5,534 | Global forwarding and integrated logistics | DB Schenker integration added substantial North American coverage |
| 10 | RXO | 5,742 | 4,550 | Truckload brokerage and drop-trailer | Coyote Logistics acquisition roughly doubled brokerage revenue |
| 11 | DHL Supply Chain (North America) | 5,425 | 5,250 | Contract logistics for eCommerce and life sciences | Robotics and automation deployed across the network |
| 12 | Lineage | 5,355 | 5,340 | Temperature-controlled warehousing | Network consolidation after the 2024 listing |
| 13 | WWEX Group | 5,181 | 4,380 | SMB parcel and LTL partnerships | Strong growth from bundled parcel, LTL and TMS offerings |
| 14 | Beon (Transportation Insight) | 5,111 | 5,010 | Managed transportation and parcel optimization | Platform unification and mid-market programs |
| 15 | Uber Freight | 5,099 | 5,141 | Digital brokerage and managed transportation | Transplace integration complete; planning automation deepened |
| 16 | Penske Logistics | 4,210 | 4,308 | Contract logistics and dedicated carriage | New dedicated fleets and multi-client distribution centers |
| 17 | Schneider | 4,146 | 4,314 | Intermodal, dedicated and brokerage | Intermodal service upgrades against soft pricing |
| 18 | Echo Global Logistics | 4,000 | 3,700 | Truckload and LTL brokerage for the mid-market | Platform upgrades and execution focus |
| 19 | Hub Group | 3,946 | 3,946 | Intermodal and logistics solutions | Temperature-controlled intermodal and consolidation growth |
| 20 | NFI | 3,750 | 3,650 | Contract logistics, warehousing, dedicated transport | Steady growth in dedicated and warehousing programs |
Three moves worth noting this cycle. UPS Supply Chain Solutions shed roughly $2.4 billion in gross logistics revenue as UPS rightsized its network and sold Coyote, dropping it from fifth to sixth. RXO bought that Coyote business for just over $1 billion and jumped from 4.55 to 5.74 billion. And GXO added nearly $1.5 billion to overtake J.B. Hunt for third.
The Next Tier, Just Outside the Top 20
| Company | 2025 Gross Logistics Revenue ($M) | What they’re strong at |
|---|---|---|
| Landstar | 2,860 | Asset-light transportation management and brokerage-style capacity across carriers |
| Kuehne + Nagel (Americas) | Reported within global total | Ocean and air forwarding, plus healthcare and pharma supply chains |
| CEVA Logistics (North America) | Reported within global total | Freight management plus contract logistics across modes |
| GEODIS (North America) | Reported within global total | Contract logistics, freight forwarding and transportation management |
| Americold | Reported separately by segment | Temperature-controlled warehousing and cold chain distribution |
What Does This Concentration Mean for Buyers?
The top names pull a large share of spend, yet the market stays fragmented. That combination gives large providers pricing power while still leaving room for specialists to win on service models, vertical expertise, and node placement. In the context of how to choose a 3PL, the takeaway for shippers is this: shortlist by capability cluster and network math, then test real orders and real constraints.
Which “Biggest 3PL” is Right for You?
The “largest” 3PL may not be the best 3PL for your needs. Use our sub-list to find a specialist:
- Best for eCommerce and DTC sellers: Amazon FBA, ShipBob, GXO Logistics, and Speed Commerce are built for high-volume, small-parcel fulfillment.
- Best for Freight Brokerage (Truckload & LTL): C.H. Robinson, Total Quality Logistics (TQL), and Echo Global Logistics are leaders here.
- Best for Heavy/Bulky Goods: Red Stag Fulfillment and ArcBest specialize in shipping large, heavy, and high-value items that many e-commerce 3PLs won’t touch.
- Best for Cold Chain & Perishables: Robinson Fresh (a C.H. Robinson division), Lineage Logistics, and DHL Supply Chain (for Life Sciences) have the specialized infrastructure for temperature-controlled logistics.
- Best for Complex Contract Logistics & Warehousing: GXO Logistics, DHL Supply Chain, and Ryder are experts in designing, staffing, and managing entire distribution centers for major retail and CPG operations.
Who Are the Global Top 10 3PLs?
The global ranking reordered sharply this cycle. DSV climbed to second after completing its DB Schenker acquisition, which took DB Schenker off the list as a standalone entity and reshuffled everything below it. GXO entered the global top ten for the first time. Here are the world’s largest 3PLs on 2025 revenue.
| Rank | Company | 2025 Gross Logistics Revenue ($M) | Previous figure we published | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon | 172,162 | ~140.0B (2023) | USA |
| 2 | DSV | 37,379 | ~22.3B (2023) | Denmark |
| 3 | DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding | 35,538 | ~33.9B (2023) | Germany |
| 4 | Kuehne + Nagel | 33,836 | ~31.7B (2023) | Switzerland |
| 5 | CEVA Logistics | 18,300 | ~15.1B (2023) | France |
| 6 | Nippon Express | 17,199 | ~15.9B (2023) | Japan |
| 7 | Maersk Logistics | 15,103 | ~13.9B (2023) | Denmark |
| 8 | C.H. Robinson | 14,768 | ~16.7B (2023) | USA |
| 9 | Sinotrans | 13,580 | ~14.3B (2023) | China |
| 10 | GXO Logistics | 13,178 | not in prior top 10 | USA |
Source: Armstrong & Associates, 2026 rankings based on 2025 gross logistics revenue, updated May 2026.
Which 3PLs Employ the Most People?
A 3PL’s headcount gives you a feel for its real-world size. After all, logistics is a hands-on business. (note that some figures account the entire global corporation, not just their 3PL division). This isn’t a perfect apples-to-apples comparison. Some numbers (like JB Hunt) are for the entire company, while others (like GXO’s) are just for logistics.
| Company | Approx employee count | Note |
|---|---|---|
| UPS | ~490,000 (global) | Corporate-wide; Supply Chain Solutions is one segment |
| GXO Logistics | ~152,000 (global) | Pure-play contract logistics |
| Ryder | ~50,700 | Includes all segments, from fleet to supply chain |
| DHL | ~50,000 (US) | US figure for the supply chain division |
| J.B. Hunt | ~33,600 | Includes drivers and office staff |
| Expeditors | ~18,000 | Global employee count |
| C.H. Robinson | ~13,800 | Primarily a non-asset workforce |
| Total Quality Logistics | ~9,000+ | Focused on freight brokerage |
“Largest” Isn’t the Same as “Best” For You
Largest can mean a lot of different things. The 3PL with the most revenue (like Amazon) isn’t the one with the most warehouse space (like DHL), and they all specialize in different areas. The takeaway is that the “biggest” 3PL is rarely the “best” 3PL for every single business. Use these lists to get to know the major players, but make your final decision based on your needs, geography, etc, whether that’s e-commerce fulfillment, cold storage, or freight brokerage.
If you’re shipping roughly a few hundred to a few thousand orders a day, the mega-networks can feel rigid. You can get locked into standard workflows, slower change requests, and ticket-style support. In that range, a mid-market 3PL that moves fast on packaging, carrier rules and SKU churn is usually the smarter pick.
- Speed Commerce: multi-warehouse fulfillment, WMS/tech stack, broad platform integrations, support via email/chat/phone.
- ShipBob: tech-forward fulfillment with lots of integrations, built for scaling DTC volume.
- ShipNetwork (Rakuten Super Logistics): smaller footprint, strong integrations, geared toward fast parcel delivery coverage.
- Red Stag Fulfillment: fewer sites, higher-touch handling for heavy, bulky, and high-value items.
- American Fulfillment Inc: more manual-friendly intake (batch files/email), strong kitting and program-style fulfillment, phone-first support.
- When the giants do fit: FBA, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, DHL Supply Chain if you need massive footprint, enterprise procurement, or global contract logistics.
Use the revenue rankings as a map, then choose based on how your orders really ship.
Sources:
Armstrong & Associates, A&A’s Top 50 Global and Top 50 U.S. Third-Party Logistics Providers, 2026 lists ranked by 2025 gross logistics revenue, updated May 2026. Rankings and revenue figures throughout this article are sourced from Armstrong & Associates.
Armstrong & Associates, U.S. 3PL and contract logistics market sizing for 2025.
DSV, public statements on completion of the DB Schenker acquisition.
RXO, disclosures on the acquisition of Coyote Logistics from UPS.
Supply Chain Dive, coverage of FedEx and UPS network strategy and pricing, 2026.
Reuters, coverage of UPS network rightsizing and facility closures.
