What Is 4PL and Why Is It Relevant for India to Europe Trade?
- The full form of 4PL is Fourth Party Logistics. Unlike 3PL providers that offer only operational services like transport and warehousing, 4PL companies manage the full supply chain.
- De Rijke functions as your central logistics architect, integrating planning, execution, data management, and continuous optimization.
- For Indian exporters, 4PL brings clarity and speed. Our approach ensures that complex trade routes—from ports like Nhava Sheva or Mundra to distribution hubs across Europe—are managed under one strategy, one system, and one point of contact.
Key Features of De Rijke’s 4PL Logistics Services
De Rijke’s 4PL logistics services are anchored in three core pillars: orchestration, visibility, and control. Our central 4PL control tower monitors every shipment, across all modes and countries, giving you transparency over timelines, costs, and potential disruptions.
Our IT systems integrate with your ERP or TMS, so your team can monitor performance in real time. Carrier selection, route optimization, customs compliance, and Value Added Logistics (VAL) are all included—ensuring your European logistics chain is fully aligned with your production and delivery goals in India.
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A Complete 4PL Solution Backed by Experience
As a reliable 4PL service provider, De Rijke brings decades of experience managing complex logistics flows in the chemical, industrial, and FMCG sectors. For exporters in India, this means fewer handovers, faster decision-making, and measurable improvement in supply chain performance.
Our 4PL logistics solutions are used by global manufacturers that require complete coordination between 3PLs, customs agencies, and distribution partners. Through our 4PL control tower, we ensure full chain visibility—from loading in India to last-mile delivery in Europe.
4PL vs 3PL: What's the Difference?
The 3PL 4PL comparison is simple: 3PL providers execute tasks, while 4PL partners like De Rijke take ownership. In other words, 3PL gets the job done; 4PL service ensures the right jobs get done in the right way. For Indian exporters scaling operations, 4PL offers better control, fewer risks, and more scalable logistics outcomes.
By managing both internal and external logistics partners, a 4PL partner provides not just services—but a 4PL solution that connects planning, execution, and reporting in one framework.
Trusted 4PL Company for India-to-Europe Exports
De Rijke is a trusted 4PL logistics company that supports Indian exporters with:
- Full operational and tactical supply chain control through one integrated partner
- Reliable customs, warehousing, and transport execution across all major EU destinations
With presence in Rotterdam, Antwerp, and major European corridors, we ensure fast throughput and compliance with all EU trade requirements.
Get Started with De Rijke’s 4PL Logistics
Partner with a 4PL logistics provider who understands both European distribution and Indian export dynamics. Contact our team via derijke.com/contact or email info@derijke.com to explore how our 4PL logistics services can optimize your end-to-end supply chain from India to Europe.