A cross-border eCommerce platforms enable businesses to sell in international markets by connecting sellers and buyers from different countries or regions. To do so, these platforms provide a variety of features that facilitate cross-border transactions, such as global market access, payment processing, logistics and shipping support, compliance assistance, and multi-language support. In addition, these platforms are scalable, reliable and user friendly which helps businesses to reach global customers seamlessly and grow sales. These platforms are leveraged across various industries, including supply chain, logistics, health and beauty, automotive, and retail consumer goods.
Gartner defines a third-party logistics (3PL) provider as a logistics service provider that moves, stores and manages the flow and distribution of products and materials on behalf of its customers for a fee without taking ownership. The 3PL will typically provide and manage operations that must include warehousing, transportation or value-added services that can be scaled and customized to the shipper’s needs. 3PL providers solve the challenge of efficiently managing the movement, storage and distribution of goods by enabling companies to outsource complex logistics operations, thereby reducing operational costs, improving supply chain visibility and supporting business scalability.