Much the same as 4PLs, and a new term circulating within the supply chain industry. They plan, organise and implement logistics solutions on behalf of the contracting company. They have widespread end-to-end tracking of containers which allow customers and the contractor to receive constant updated information on the container shipment process. Essentially, a 5PL manages networks of supply chains with an extensive e-business focus across all logistic operations, other than 3PLs and the parent company.