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title: 1PL, 2PL, 3PL… HOW TO CHOSE ITS LOGISTICS PARTNER ?
description: "Logistics provider : here is an explanation of the 1PL, 2PL, 3PL, 4PL and 5PL organisation. Chose the best logistics provider!"
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# [1PL, 2PL, 3PL… HOW TO CHOSE ITS LOGISTICS PARTNER ?](https://blog.xplog.fr/en/1pl-2pl-3pl-logistique)

 Written by [Nergiz Erden](https://blog.xplog.fr/en/author/nergiz-erden) | Jun 14, 2021 11:53:49 AM

## **The different players**

**<https://www.xplog.fr/content/uploads/2019/01/3PL.jpg>**

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**1PL – « First Party Logistics » : THE CUSTOMER**

A company that ships its products from one place to another is a 1PL. For example, a local farmer who transports his vegetables directly to an early trader is a 1PL.

 

**2PL – « Second Party Logistics » : THE FLOWS**

A company that has a fleet of vehicles to transport products from one place to another is a 2PL. This same local farmer could hire a 2PL provider to transport his vegetables to the premises of the early trader.

 

**3PL – «  Third Party Logistics » : THE PHYSICAL MANAGEMENT OF THE FLOWS**

If a company maintains management oversight, but outsources transportation and logistics activities, then it uses a 3PL supplier. This is the case with XP LOG, a 3PL service provider, logistics and transport service provider.

 

**4PL – « Fourth Party Logistics » : ADVICE AND POJECT MANAGEMENT OF THE WHOLE FLOWS**

In a 4PL model, a company outsources the management of logistics activities as well as execution throughout the supply chain. The 4PL provider typically offers a broader view and management of the company's supply chain, bringing together transit and logistics and transportation.

 

**5PL – « Fifth Party Logistics »**

A 5PL supplier provides innovative logistics solutions. It seeks to gain in productivity and increase their value from the beginning to the end of the supply chain by using developed technologies: EDI, robotics, automation ...

 

## **XP LOG 3PL provider – what you need to know**

 It is important to know that a 3PL provider does not take ownership (or title) of the products shipped. A 3PL provider acts as an intermediary or manager between the other two parties.

XP LOG has its own assets, such as trucks and warehouses, and offers a set of integrated supply chain services, including:

-  Transport
- Storage
- Cross-docking
- Inventory management
- Packaging
- Freight forwarding

XP LOG can adapt and customize its services to meet your needs according to your requirements.

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