Hock Cheong is a third-party logistics company in Malaysia. We specialize in LCL shipments, freight forwarding, warehouse storage, cross-docking, Lorry Transport, same-day delivery, and printing & publishing logistics.

1. GET STARTED
The Types of
Third-Party
Logistic Providers
You Should Know

2. Introduction
As time passes, many things continue to change, and third-
party logistics (3PL) are part of that. As a business owner who
relies on them the most, you should, at least, know the different
types of third-party logistics available in Malaysia.

3. Knowing the differences between each type will help
you determine which one suits your business needs the
most. As such, your efforts and investment will not go
to waste if you choose the right type of 3PL for your
business. Plus, your customers would not have a hard
time trusting and supporting your brand.
To help your figure out which 3PL you need, read the
rest of the article. Below are the types of third-party
logistics you should know.
Four Types of Third-Party
Logistics You Should Know

4. Standard 3PL
Provider
From the word standard, this type of 3PL is the most
common third-party logistics out there. You can use it
to pick and pack your goods.
Usually, a standard 3PL provider offers warehouse and
logistics services at a lower rate. The reason behind it is
that what they can do begins and ends there. You
cannot rely on them other than that.

5. 3PL Service Developer
An option that allows the client to choose
which packaging to use other than the
boring brown box.
A process that enables the client to
transfer an item from one truck to another,
with little to no storage required.
Compared to standard 3PL providers, a 3PL
service developer offers IT infrastructure
and management. That means you can
track and trace where your goods are
using their system.
With that in mind, you can rest assured
that all of your products will be safe and
sound. That applies to raw materials,
finished products, and perishable items.
Some of these third-party logistics may
also offer package selection and cross
decking.
Here is the difference between the two:

6. 3PL Customer Adapter
Unlike the first two, this type of 3PL
can completely manage all the
warehouse and logistics of a client.
They can take over and run the
entire logistic operations by
themselves. Of course, only if their
client permits them to do so.
A 3PL customer adapter’s clients
could also do it on their own since
they will have access to the IT
infrastructure and management that
the 3PL uses. As such, they can
modify the shipment as needed.

7. 3PL Customer Developer
Although there are only a few 3PL of this type, 3PL customer developers are
often the largest you could ever find. The reason why there are only a few of
them is that they give the most in-depth oversight.
Most of the time, they merge with their client’s logistic management. By
doing this, they will have overall control of everything. Fret not since they will
provide their clients with regular data and matrix reports. As such, they
could still monitor their warehouse and logistics.

8. At Hock Cheong, since we have more than 90 years of
experience as a third-party logistics provider, we do
not want to box ourselves. As much as possible, we
ought to discover possibilities as we serve our clients in
more years to come.
3PL Services Through
Hock Cheong
If you rely on our warehouse and logistics, there are the
services we can offer and do for you.
Door-to-Door Distribution
Warehousing & Fulfillment
Customised Logistics Solutions

9. Our Contact
www.hockcheong.com.my +603-77810040
enquiry@hockcheong.com.my No. 1, Jalan MJ/3, Medan
Maju Jaya Batu 7, Old
Klang Road 46000
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Here are the people you may get in touch with to learn more
about us.