Several logistics providers are expanding operations in Canada through new facilities, acquisitions and cross-border services, signaling growing demand for third-party logistics and distribution capacity across the country.
Third-party logistics providers are increasing investments in warehousing, fulfillment and drayage as Canada’s 3PL market continues to expand alongside e-commerce growth and cross-border trade.
GXO expands with Pandora in Ontario
Contract logistics provider GXO Logistics has opened a new distribution center in Mississauga, Ontario, expanding its North American footprint through its partnership with jewelry company Pandora.
The facility is designed to support Pandora’s e-commerce fulfillment operations in Canada and improve delivery speed and network efficiency by positioning inventory closer to customers, according to a news release. The site uses advanced technology such as lighted picking systems and video capture at packing stations to improve accuracy and throughput, according to the company’s announcement.
The new site also strengthens GXO and Pandora’s global distribution network, which includes facilities across the U.S., the United Kingdom and Europe.
Greenwich, Connecticut-based GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) is one of the largest pure-play contract logistics providers in the world. It has more than 970 facilities totaling approximately 200 million square feet, with a global workforce of more than 130,000 people.
Arvato acquires Canadian 3PL Think Logistics
Global supply chain and e-commerce service provider Arvato has acquired Think Logistics, a Canadian third-party logistics provider headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
The acquisition marks Arvato’s entry into the Canadian market and integrates Think Logistics into a unified North American fulfillment network spanning the U.S. and Canada, according to a news release. The companies said the deal will allow customers to operate more aligned cross-border supply chains and scale distribution across both countries.
Think Logistics provides omnichannel fulfillment, retail distribution and value-added logistics services to national and international customers, particularly in e-commerce, retail and technology sectors.
IMC Logistics opens Toronto drayage operation
IMC Logistics announced plans to open a marine drayage operation in Toronto in the second quarter of 2026, marking the company’s first expansion outside the United States.
The Toronto facility will support cross-border freight movements between Canada and the U.S. and provide domestic marine drayage services within Canada. The company said the expansion is aimed at supporting customers as containerized freight volumes increase and supply chains become more integrated across North America.
Canada’s 3PL market growing rapidly
In addition to GXO, Arvato and IMC Logistics, Dubai-based logistics provider DP World announced Tuesday that it has opened a new freight forwarding office in Montreal, expanding its Canadian logistics network and strengthening its end-to-end supply chain services across the country.
The expansion announcements come as Canada’s third-party logistics market is projected to grow significantly over the next decade. The market was valued at $23.1 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $49.7 billion by 2033, representing a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%, according to Allied Market Research.
Canada logistics expansion and 3PL market growth
Major recent Canada logistics announcements (2026):
- GXO Logistics: Opened distribution center in Mississauga, Ontario with Pandora
- Arvato: Acquired Canadian 3PL provider Think Logistics
- IMC Logistics: Opening Toronto marine drayage operation (Q2 2026)
- DP World: Opened freight forwarding office in Montreal
Canada 3PL market growth:
- Market size (2023): $23.1 billion
- Projected market size (2033): $49.7 billion
- CAGR: 8.4% (2024–2033)
- Key hubs: Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec
- Growth drivers: E-commerce, cross-border trade, technology adoption, omnichannel fulfillment
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