What Is Third Party Logistics?
If you outsource your logistics requirements to a service provider, that service provider is called a third party logistics provider. In industry parlance, these service providers are also referred to as 3PL.
One of the basic strengths of the ecommerce paradigm is that participants get to perform roles that they specialize in.
As a result, outsourcing to a third party logistics organization fits well with the ecommerce ecosystem.