{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL)","description":"Unlike a 3PL provider, which executes physical logistics tasks such as transport and warehousing, a fourth-party logistics (4PL) provider acts as a neutral supply chain integrator – managing the entire chain on behalf of a client without necessarily owning any assets. The 4PL designs end-to-end processes, selects and steers multiple 3PL partners, and oversees technology platforms, data flows, and KPIs. This model suits large enterprises with multinational supply chains that require centralised g","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/fourth-party-logistics-4pl","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-22T09:53:26.030456","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth-party_logistics","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/fourth-party-logistics-4pl","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) · Unlike a 3PL provider, which executes physical logistics tasks such as transport and warehousing, a fourth-party logistics (4PL) provider acts as a neutral supply chain integrator – managing the entire chain on behalf of a client without necessarily owning any assets. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth-party_logistics"}