In 2024, Italy's top logistics operators—GLS, FERCAM, FedEx Italia, and Poste Italiane—recorded a total turnover of nearly €2.44 billion, a historic high that demonstrates the sector's strategic importance to the national economy. According to the Contract Logistics Observatory of the Polytechnic University of Milan, the Italian third-party logistics market is valued at an impressive €117.8 billion in 2024, with an anticipated increase of 1.7% relative to 2023. In light of recent geopolitical concerns, the sector is facing complicated issues such as growing energy and labor costs, pressure on rental prices, and managing increasingly fragmented supplier networks. At the same time, a phase of consolidation and innovation is progressing: over the past two years, 36 M&A transactions have been finalized, amounting to a total value of approximately €1 billion. Anti-corruption rules, control systems, open reporting, and supply chain monitoring are increasingly required to avoid major problems and improve operational efficiency. According to the Sustainability Reports Observatory's analysis, employing structured ESG compliance processes produces tangible benefits: 63% of organizations report a stronger brand image, while 38% report gaining new consumers as a result of enhanced credibility and openness.