The sector of Third Party Logistic services (3PL) in Greece consists of a significant number of companies, some of them being exclusively engaged in the above activities, while others are also operating as freight forwarders.
The market of Third Party Logistics followed an upward trend in the past two years (2016-2017), after years of continuous decline. In particular, in 2017 the market value increased by 3.5% compared to 2016. A further rise is estimated for 2018 (approximately 2.5%).
Storage & warehousing services (including cold-storage as well) and distribution services jointly accounted for approximately 93% of the overall value of 3PL services in 2017.
As regards the breakdown of the market per product category, foods and drinks gained the lion’s share with approximately 41% in 2017. "Vehicles and spare parts", "electronic equipment and related supplies", "medicines, parapharmaceuticals and medical equipment" followed with 9% each. Other consumer products (personal hygiene products etc.) rank 5th with a share of 7%. "Clothing and footwear", "industrial products & raw material" and "furniture and household equipment" had a share of 6% each. Tobacco products / cigarettes accounted for 4%, in 2017.