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# What is 3PL and plant logistics?

Short answer

Third-party (3PL) plant logistics means we run a defined piece of your supply chain under contract, such as collecting parts from suppliers, feeding the assembly line or distributing spares. We run it with our people, processes and the trucks we place.

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Period: Current. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Category**: CONTRACT LOGISTICS

**Typical users**: Automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers

**In our records**: 5,800+ truck hires tagged 3PL

## Sources

1. [3PL & plant logistics, service page](https://safeandsecure.in/services/3pl-contract-logistics/)

Period: Current. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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