GITNUXREPORT 2025

Marketing In The 3Pl Industry Statistics

3PL industry prioritizes digital, content, influencer marketing for growth opportunities.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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Key Statistics

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48% of 3PL providers use content marketing to generate leads

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52% of 3PL marketers report an increase in bilingual content to reach diverse customer bases

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47% of 3PL marketing budgets are dedicated to content creation initiatives

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28% of 3PL marketers say user-generated content influences purchasing decisions

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64% of 3PL firms prioritize branding efforts to differentiate themselves in a competitive market

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44% of 3PL marketers see strong ROI from their content marketing strategies

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39% of 3PL firms include sustainability and eco-friendly practices in their marketing content

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66% of 3PL firms see social proof such as reviews and case studies as effective marketing tools

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40% of 3PL companies utilize email marketing campaigns for customer retention

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33% of 3PL marketers utilize video marketing to engage potential clients

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49% of 3PL marketing efforts include participation in industry trade shows or events

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54% of 3PL marketers consider customer testimonials vital for marketing efforts

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29% of 3PL firms invest in virtual reality or augmented reality marketing experiences

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50% of 3PL industry marketers report shifts towards personalized marketing content

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36% of 3PL providers use chatbots to enhance customer engagement

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57% of 3PL companies use marketing automation to nurture leads

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51% of 3PL marketers plan to invest more in augmented reality in the next year

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46% of 3PL companies create educational webinars to attract and retain clients

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49% of 3PL providers invest in customer experience (CX) initiatives as part of their marketing

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54% of 3PL marketers incorporate interactive content such as quizzes or calculators

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32% of 3PL companies measure customer satisfaction as a core marketing KPI

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45% of 3PL companies plan to increase investment in marketing analytics tools

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26% of 3PL companies have adopted AI-driven marketing automation tools

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60% of 3PL companies track and analyze customer journey data to improve marketing strategies

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43% of 3PL marketers use data analytics to optimize marketing campaigns

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34% of 3PL industry marketing budgets are allocated to market research

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68% of 3PL firms measure marketing success through lead conversion rates

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30% of 3PL companies utilize data visualization tools in their marketing reports

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53% of 3PL marketers leverage data from siloed systems for targeted marketing campaigns

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61% of 3PL companies utilize marketing KPIs to assess campaign effectiveness

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26% of 3PL firms report using blockchain technology to enhance transparency in marketing efforts

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47% of 3PL companies conduct regular competitor analysis to refine marketing tactics

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62% of 3PL companies leverage social media marketing to enhance brand visibility

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35% of 3PL industry marketers prioritize SEO to improve online visibility

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27% of 3PL marketing budgets are allocated to digital advertising

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55% of 3PL marketers believe influencer marketing positively impacts brand awareness

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70% of 3PL industry decision-makers cite lead generation as their primary marketing goal

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58% of 3PL firms optimize their website content for mobile devices

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38% of 3PL firms invest in remarketing campaigns to convert website visitors

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32% of 3PL companies collaborate with logistics industry influencers for marketing

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41% of 3PL providers report using podcast advertising as part of their marketing mix

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75% of 3PL companies have a dedicated website for marketing and lead generation

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66% of 3PL companies utilize Google Ads to reach potential clients

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37% of 3PL companies have adopted programmatic advertising

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42% of 3PL companies have incorporated voice search optimization into their digital marketing strategy

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63% of 3PL companies participate in online industry forums and communities for brand awareness

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55% of 3PL providers focus on mobile marketing campaigns to reach logistics decision-makers on the go

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30% of 3PL marketers use retargeting strategies to increase conversions

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20% of 3PL industry marketers use account-based marketing strategies

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65% of 3PL companies have a dedicated marketing team

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59% of 3PL companies engage in strategic partnership marketing to expand reach

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Key Highlights

  • 62% of 3PL companies leverage social media marketing to enhance brand visibility
  • 48% of 3PL providers use content marketing to generate leads
  • 35% of 3PL industry marketers prioritize SEO to improve online visibility
  • 40% of 3PL companies utilize email marketing campaigns for customer retention
  • 27% of 3PL marketing budgets are allocated to digital advertising
  • 55% of 3PL marketers believe influencer marketing positively impacts brand awareness
  • 70% of 3PL industry decision-makers cite lead generation as their primary marketing goal
  • 45% of 3PL companies plan to increase investment in marketing analytics tools
  • 33% of 3PL marketers utilize video marketing to engage potential clients
  • 26% of 3PL companies have adopted AI-driven marketing automation tools
  • 58% of 3PL firms optimize their website content for mobile devices
  • 20% of 3PL industry marketers use account-based marketing strategies
  • 49% of 3PL marketing efforts include participation in industry trade shows or events

In an industry where staying ahead hinges on strategic marketing, 3PL companies are leveraging a diverse array of digital tactics— from social media and content marketing to AI and influencer collaborations—to boost brand visibility and generate leads in an increasingly competitive logistics landscape.

Content Marketing and Branding

  • 48% of 3PL providers use content marketing to generate leads
  • 52% of 3PL marketers report an increase in bilingual content to reach diverse customer bases
  • 47% of 3PL marketing budgets are dedicated to content creation initiatives
  • 28% of 3PL marketers say user-generated content influences purchasing decisions
  • 64% of 3PL firms prioritize branding efforts to differentiate themselves in a competitive market
  • 44% of 3PL marketers see strong ROI from their content marketing strategies
  • 39% of 3PL firms include sustainability and eco-friendly practices in their marketing content
  • 66% of 3PL firms see social proof such as reviews and case studies as effective marketing tools

Content Marketing and Branding Interpretation

In the fiercely competitive 3PL industry, nearly half of providers harness content marketing—particularly bilingual and user-generated content—to elevate their brand, demonstrate sustainability, and ultimately deliver measurable ROI, proving that in logistics, visibility and trust are the true cargo.

Customer Engagement and Experience

  • 40% of 3PL companies utilize email marketing campaigns for customer retention
  • 33% of 3PL marketers utilize video marketing to engage potential clients
  • 49% of 3PL marketing efforts include participation in industry trade shows or events
  • 54% of 3PL marketers consider customer testimonials vital for marketing efforts
  • 29% of 3PL firms invest in virtual reality or augmented reality marketing experiences
  • 50% of 3PL industry marketers report shifts towards personalized marketing content
  • 36% of 3PL providers use chatbots to enhance customer engagement
  • 57% of 3PL companies use marketing automation to nurture leads
  • 51% of 3PL marketers plan to invest more in augmented reality in the next year
  • 46% of 3PL companies create educational webinars to attract and retain clients
  • 49% of 3PL providers invest in customer experience (CX) initiatives as part of their marketing
  • 54% of 3PL marketers incorporate interactive content such as quizzes or calculators
  • 32% of 3PL companies measure customer satisfaction as a core marketing KPI

Customer Engagement and Experience Interpretation

In a rapidly evolving 3PL marketing landscape, industry players are increasingly leveraging a mix of traditional and cutting-edge tactics—ranging from email and trade shows to virtual reality and personalized content—to forge stronger client bonds and stay ahead in a competitive supply chain world.

Data Analytics, Measurement, and Technology

  • 45% of 3PL companies plan to increase investment in marketing analytics tools
  • 26% of 3PL companies have adopted AI-driven marketing automation tools
  • 60% of 3PL companies track and analyze customer journey data to improve marketing strategies
  • 43% of 3PL marketers use data analytics to optimize marketing campaigns
  • 34% of 3PL industry marketing budgets are allocated to market research
  • 68% of 3PL firms measure marketing success through lead conversion rates
  • 30% of 3PL companies utilize data visualization tools in their marketing reports
  • 53% of 3PL marketers leverage data from siloed systems for targeted marketing campaigns
  • 61% of 3PL companies utilize marketing KPIs to assess campaign effectiveness
  • 26% of 3PL firms report using blockchain technology to enhance transparency in marketing efforts
  • 47% of 3PL companies conduct regular competitor analysis to refine marketing tactics

Data Analytics, Measurement, and Technology Interpretation

With nearly half of 3PL companies ramping up investments in marketing analytics and over a quarter harnessing AI-driven automation, it's clear that the logistics sector isn't just moving parcels but also pioneering data-driven strategies—transforming marketing from a cost center into a GPS-guided engine for customer insight and competitive advantage.

Digital Marketing Strategies and Platforms

  • 62% of 3PL companies leverage social media marketing to enhance brand visibility
  • 35% of 3PL industry marketers prioritize SEO to improve online visibility
  • 27% of 3PL marketing budgets are allocated to digital advertising
  • 55% of 3PL marketers believe influencer marketing positively impacts brand awareness
  • 70% of 3PL industry decision-makers cite lead generation as their primary marketing goal
  • 58% of 3PL firms optimize their website content for mobile devices
  • 38% of 3PL firms invest in remarketing campaigns to convert website visitors
  • 32% of 3PL companies collaborate with logistics industry influencers for marketing
  • 41% of 3PL providers report using podcast advertising as part of their marketing mix
  • 75% of 3PL companies have a dedicated website for marketing and lead generation
  • 66% of 3PL companies utilize Google Ads to reach potential clients
  • 37% of 3PL companies have adopted programmatic advertising
  • 42% of 3PL companies have incorporated voice search optimization into their digital marketing strategy
  • 63% of 3PL companies participate in online industry forums and communities for brand awareness
  • 55% of 3PL providers focus on mobile marketing campaigns to reach logistics decision-makers on the go
  • 30% of 3PL marketers use retargeting strategies to increase conversions

Digital Marketing Strategies and Platforms Interpretation

In the fiercely competitive 3PL industry, where 70% prioritize lead generation, savvy companies are navigating the digital landscape with a mix of SEO, social media, influencer partnerships, and podcasts—proving that even in logistics, the freight of marketing efforts is now fleetingly fast, highly targeted, and digitally driven.

Marketing Investment and Performance Metrics

  • 20% of 3PL industry marketers use account-based marketing strategies
  • 65% of 3PL companies have a dedicated marketing team
  • 59% of 3PL companies engage in strategic partnership marketing to expand reach

Marketing Investment and Performance Metrics Interpretation

With only 20% of 3PL marketers adopting account-based strategies amidst a robust 65% boasting dedicated teams and 59% leveraging partnerships, it's clear that the industry is poised at a pivotal crossroads where targeted engagement could significantly accelerate growth.