Archive · 28 Sep 2025
India Emerges as Top Expansion Market for APAC 3PL Firms
Companies that handle supply chains and logistics, called 3PLs, are choosing India as their top location to expand.
Almost 70% of these companies in the Asia-Pacific area are planning to grow their business in India in the next two years.
This is because of India's strong economy.
These companies are using new technology and automated systems in their warehouses.
The demand comes from online stores, fast delivery services and emerging markets.
Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru are the top areas for these companies.
India is the most preferred market for expansion among APAC-based 3PL firms.
Around 70% of these firms plan to expand in India within the next two years.
E-commerce and quick commerce are driving demand for 3PL services.
Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru are the leading hubs for 3PL activity.
3PL firms accounted for 40-50% of the sector's total leasing activity between 2021 and 2024.
- Who
- APAC-based third-party logistics (3PL) firms
- What
- Expansion of operations
- When
- Next 2-5 years
- Where
- India
- Why
- To meet increasing demand
- 3PL Expansion in India
- Nearly 70% of APAC 3PLs plan expansion
- Expansion Timeframe
- Next two years
- Key Drivers
- E-commerce, quick commerce, and non-tier-I markets
- Dominant Hubs
- Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru
- 3PL Leasing Activity (2021-2024)
- 40-50% of sector's total
