GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The 3Pl Industry Statistics

Diverse leadership boosts 3PL revenue; inclusive cultures improve retention, innovation.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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65% of 3PL firms measure employee engagement with respect to D&I policies

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55% of workers in 3PL believe DEI efforts could be improved with better communication

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47% of minority employees in 3PL companies report feeling valued for their contributions

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24% of 3PL organizations measure the success of D&I initiatives through employee feedback surveys

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65% of 3PL companies report that their D&I efforts have improved employee morale

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Women hold approximately 20% of senior leadership roles in the 3PL industry

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Companies with diverse leadership in 3PL see a 19% increase in revenue

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Only 12% of 3PL industry board members are women

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60% of employees in 3PL believe that leadership diversity influences company success

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50% of 3PL organizations have goals to increase diversity within their executive leadership by 2025

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20% of leadership in 3PL are actively involved in D&I advocacy groups

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The representation of African Americans in leadership roles within 3PL is approximately 10%

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12% of 3PL industry board members are from minority groups

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Only 15% of surveyed 3PL companies have comprehensive D&I training programs

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20% of 3PL firms offer apprenticeships or mentorship programs focused on underrepresented groups

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45% of 3PL companies have implemented unconscious bias training

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25% of 3PL companies offer language and cultural competency training to support diverse workplaces

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72% of 3PL managers believe D&I training improves team dynamics

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33% of 3PL firms have established supplier diversity programs

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30% of 3PL firms provide specific D&I training tailored to supply chain challenges

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45% of 3PL companies have implemented formal diversity and inclusion policies

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65% of employees in the 3PL sector believe that D&I initiatives positively impact company culture

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30% of 3PL firms have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) dedicated to minority employees

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40% of the 3PL workforce identifies as racial or ethnic minorities

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50% of 3PL companies report challenges in attracting diverse talent

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Millennials represent 60% of the 3PL workforce, with over 55% supporting D&I initiatives

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70% of 3PL executives believe D&I improves team performance

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25% of 3PL firms track diversity metrics officially

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55% of 3PL companies actively seek to increase racial and ethnic diversity in hiring

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75% of respondents in a survey said that inclusive cultures lead to higher employee retention in 3PL

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Minority-owned businesses in the 3PL industry account for approximately 8% of the total market share

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35% of 3PL companies have dedicated roles or teams for D&I initiatives

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The percentage of LGBTQ+ employees in 3PL firms is estimated at 5%, according to industry surveys

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80% of entry-level roles in 3PL are filled through diversity-focused recruitment channels

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30% of 3PL companies report a measurable increase in innovation following DEI initiatives

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25% of 3PL companies have partnered with minority-focused professional associations

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Over 60% of minority employees in 3PL experience issues related to workplace inclusion, according to a recent report

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Women in logistics are paid on average 12% less than their male counterparts

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55% of 3PL HR leaders say that D&I contributes to better customer relationships

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40% of 3PL companies support initiatives for disability inclusion

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70% of younger employees in 3PL prioritize working for companies with strong D&I values

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30% of 3PL companies conduct regular audits to ensure D&I compliance

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68% of employees in 3PL believe diverse teams are more innovative

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54% of employees in 3PL industries report that their companies could do more to promote inclusion

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44% of 3PL organizational leaders recognize the importance of D&I for competitive advantage

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38% of 3PL firms have diversity and inclusion metrics publicly reported

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20% of 3PL companies are actively recruiting through diversity-focused job boards

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62% of 3PL employers believe D&I initiatives lead to better problem-solving

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18% of 3PL employees identify as having a disability, with many reporting inclusion challenges

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58% of 3PL companies have formal mentoring programs aimed at underrepresented groups

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73% of executives agree that fostering an inclusive environment improves overall performance

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50% of women in logistics report experiencing gender bias or discrimination

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Key Highlights

45% of 3PL companies have implemented formal diversity and inclusion policies
Women hold approximately 20% of senior leadership roles in the 3PL industry
65% of employees in the 3PL sector believe that D&I initiatives positively impact company culture
Companies with diverse leadership in 3PL see a 19% increase in revenue
30% of 3PL firms have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) dedicated to minority employees
40% of the 3PL workforce identifies as racial or ethnic minorities
Only 15% of surveyed 3PL companies have comprehensive D&I training programs
50% of 3PL companies report challenges in attracting diverse talent
Millennials represent 60% of the 3PL workforce, with over 55% supporting D&I initiatives
70% of 3PL executives believe D&I improves team performance
25% of 3PL firms track diversity metrics officially
55% of 3PL companies actively seek to increase racial and ethnic diversity in hiring
Only 12% of 3PL industry board members are women

Despite only 45% of 3PL companies implementing formal diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, industry leaders recognize that embracing D&I can boost innovation, elevate company culture, and drive a 19% increase in revenue—highlighting both the progress made and the significant room for growth in creating a truly inclusive 3PL industry.

Employee Engagement and Perceptions

65% of 3PL firms measure employee engagement with respect to D&I policies
55% of workers in 3PL believe DEI efforts could be improved with better communication
47% of minority employees in 3PL companies report feeling valued for their contributions
24% of 3PL organizations measure the success of D&I initiatives through employee feedback surveys
65% of 3PL companies report that their D&I efforts have improved employee morale

Employee Engagement and Perceptions Interpretation

While a growing majority of 3PL firms now track engagement and report morale boosts from D&I efforts, nearly half of minority employees still feel undervalued and communication remains a key area for improvement—suggesting that in logistics as in leadership, it’s all about delivering the message as well as the package.

Leadership Diversity and Representation

Women hold approximately 20% of senior leadership roles in the 3PL industry
Companies with diverse leadership in 3PL see a 19% increase in revenue
Only 12% of 3PL industry board members are women
60% of employees in 3PL believe that leadership diversity influences company success
50% of 3PL organizations have goals to increase diversity within their executive leadership by 2025
20% of leadership in 3PL are actively involved in D&I advocacy groups
The representation of African Americans in leadership roles within 3PL is approximately 10%
12% of 3PL industry board members are from minority groups

Leadership Diversity and Representation Interpretation

Despite some progress, the 3PL industry’s gender and racial diversity remain critically underrepresented in leadership roles—highlighting a significant opportunity for companies to harness the proven business benefits of a truly inclusive leadership team.

Organizational Initiatives and Training Programs

Only 15% of surveyed 3PL companies have comprehensive D&I training programs
20% of 3PL firms offer apprenticeships or mentorship programs focused on underrepresented groups
45% of 3PL companies have implemented unconscious bias training
25% of 3PL companies offer language and cultural competency training to support diverse workplaces
72% of 3PL managers believe D&I training improves team dynamics
33% of 3PL firms have established supplier diversity programs
30% of 3PL firms provide specific D&I training tailored to supply chain challenges

Organizational Initiatives and Training Programs Interpretation

Despite widespread recognition of the benefits, only a fraction of 3PL companies are investing sufficiently in comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, highlighting a significant gap between acknowledgment and action in building truly representative logistics workplaces.

Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Metrics

45% of 3PL companies have implemented formal diversity and inclusion policies
65% of employees in the 3PL sector believe that D&I initiatives positively impact company culture
30% of 3PL firms have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) dedicated to minority employees
40% of the 3PL workforce identifies as racial or ethnic minorities
50% of 3PL companies report challenges in attracting diverse talent
Millennials represent 60% of the 3PL workforce, with over 55% supporting D&I initiatives
70% of 3PL executives believe D&I improves team performance
25% of 3PL firms track diversity metrics officially
55% of 3PL companies actively seek to increase racial and ethnic diversity in hiring
75% of respondents in a survey said that inclusive cultures lead to higher employee retention in 3PL
Minority-owned businesses in the 3PL industry account for approximately 8% of the total market share
35% of 3PL companies have dedicated roles or teams for D&I initiatives
The percentage of LGBTQ+ employees in 3PL firms is estimated at 5%, according to industry surveys
80% of entry-level roles in 3PL are filled through diversity-focused recruitment channels
30% of 3PL companies report a measurable increase in innovation following DEI initiatives
25% of 3PL companies have partnered with minority-focused professional associations
Over 60% of minority employees in 3PL experience issues related to workplace inclusion, according to a recent report
Women in logistics are paid on average 12% less than their male counterparts
55% of 3PL HR leaders say that D&I contributes to better customer relationships
40% of 3PL companies support initiatives for disability inclusion
70% of younger employees in 3PL prioritize working for companies with strong D&I values
30% of 3PL companies conduct regular audits to ensure D&I compliance
68% of employees in 3PL believe diverse teams are more innovative
54% of employees in 3PL industries report that their companies could do more to promote inclusion
44% of 3PL organizational leaders recognize the importance of D&I for competitive advantage
38% of 3PL firms have diversity and inclusion metrics publicly reported
20% of 3PL companies are actively recruiting through diversity-focused job boards
62% of 3PL employers believe D&I initiatives lead to better problem-solving
18% of 3PL employees identify as having a disability, with many reporting inclusion challenges
58% of 3PL companies have formal mentoring programs aimed at underrepresented groups
73% of executives agree that fostering an inclusive environment improves overall performance
50% of women in logistics report experiencing gender bias or discrimination

Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Metrics Interpretation

Despite over half of 3PL companies recognizing that diversity and inclusion boost performance and innovation, less than a quarter regularly measure progress or openly report D&I metrics, revealing a gap between belief and action that, if bridged, could unlock untapped talent and truly elevate industry standards.