# Logistics service provider

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Shippers, traders, and manufacturers that prefer to outsource transport, warehousing, or distribution engage a logistics service provider (LSP) to handle those functions.

Shippers, traders, and manufacturers that prefer to outsource transport, warehousing, or distribution engage a logistics service provider (LSP) to handle those functions. Typical services cover freight execution, transshipment, order picking, and – depending on the contract – customs brokerage and quality inspection. The industry recognises four tiers: 1PL (asset-based carrier), 2PL (carrier with own fleet), 3PL (contract logistics including warehousing), and 4PL (supply chain orchestration without owned assets). In cross-border trade, an LSP acts as the operational link between shipper, consignee, and regulatory authorities, coordinating shipping documents, customs entries, and delivery schedules. The distinction matters: a freight forwarder arranges transport on the shipper's behalf, while a carrier solely executes the physical movement.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logistikdienstleister](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logistikdienstleister)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Logistics service provider |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 112 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logistikdienstleister |

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