Third-party logistics service providers are carriers that always own assets trucks, airplanes, railcars) and act as intermediaries between trading partners, for example, shippers and carriers.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) do not always own transportation assets; they often act as intermediaries by coordinating logistics services between shippers and carriers, sometimes using assets owned by other companies.

Third-Party Logistics Service Providers Are Carriers That Always Own Assets