der Logistikdienstleister
Translation
logistics service provider, logistics provider, third-party logistics provider, 3PL
Examples
Wir haben einen neuen Logistikdienstleister beauftragt.
We have commissioned a new logistics service provider.
Der Logistikdienstleister kümmert sich um den Transport.
The logistics provider takes care of the transport.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) logistics service provider + verb to commission/hire... Wir beauftragen einen neuen Logistikdienstleister.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Spediteur (freight forwarder), Transportunternehmen (transportation company), Frachtführer (carrier)
Etymology
Composed of 'Logistik' (logistics), 'Dienst' (service), and 'Leister' (provider, from the verb 'leisten' - to provide/perform).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'logistics service provider'. 'Dienst' is service, and 'leisten' is to provide.