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Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL)

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Definition: A Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider is a firm that provides outsourced or "third party" logistics services to other companies. Third party logistics providers typically specialize in integrated warehousing and transportation services that can be customized to customer’s needs.
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