What do we stand for?
The GLS Group’s success is the focus on quality.
Every day the GLS Group strives to provide its customers with a high quality of services.
We are locally present, we continuously improve our network, we provide high standards in technology and security, we aim to protect our environment, and we respect differences among our employees, providing them with secure jobs.
Visions and values
Reliability
Reliability
Your parcel arrives on time. Stable European network with uniform quality control.
Security
Security
Your parcel arrives safe and sound. High security standards and ongoing monitoring.
Transparency
Transparency
We keep track of your parcel. Modern IT systems, monitoring of each process step.
Flexibility
Flexibility
We find the right solutions for you. Local expertise and advice on services throughout Europe.
Sustainability
Sustainability
We act responsibly and are committed to our staff, society and the environment.
History
Once upon a time, in 1989, 25 brave forwarders had a daring idea: build a national parcel service provider in the new centre of Germany. German Parcel was born, supposed to become the later basis of the unprecedented story of the GLS Group.
1989
1989
In Neuenstein (Germany) the starting signal for a dynamic upward development was given - German Parcel was founded.
1989
In Neuenstein (Germany) the starting signal for a dynamic upward development was given - German Parcel was founded.
1992
1992
General Parcel, the European franchise system was founded.
1992
General Parcel, the European franchise system was founded.
1999
1999
Royal Mail Group acquires German Parcel and General Logistics Systems (GLS) was founded.
1999
Royal Mail Group acquires German Parcel and General Logistics Systems (GLS) was founded.
1999 - 2002
1999 - 2002
The GLS network was established through acquisitions and founding of companies in numerous countries.
1999 - 2002
The GLS network was established through acquisitions and founding of companies in numerous countries.
2002
2002
Launch of the common GLS brand.
2002
Launch of the common GLS brand.
2003 - 2007
2003 - 2007
Introduction of a uniform quality management system, further network expansion, foundation of GLS IT Services and technological advancements.
2003 - 2007
Introduction of a uniform quality management system, further network expansion, foundation of GLS IT Services and technological advancements.
2008 - 2015
2008 - 2015
Launch of ThinkGreen activities, continuous network expansion and introduction of dedicated 2C services.
2008 - 2015
Launch of ThinkGreen activities, continuous network expansion and introduction of dedicated 2C services.
2016 - 2020
2016 - 2020
Focussed geographic expansion in North America, investments in network infrastructure.
2016 - 2020
Focussed geographic expansion in North America, investments in network infrastructure.
The GLS Group Network
40 countries
41 countries
Our network covers countries from Austria, to Finland, to North America, thus providing our customers with many options to send parcels cross border
22,000 employees
21,000 employees
Our teams work for the GLS Group every day to provide our stakeholders with the best possible service.
1,600 hubs depots and agencies
1,600 hubs depots and agencies
From the depots, parcels are distributed to the recipients. In Spain and Portugal, agencies combine various functions for parcel dispatch.
4,500 long distance trucks
4,000 long distance trucks
Leave the hubs in the evenings to transport the parcels to the depots in the various countries.
37,000 delivery vans
37,000 delivery vans
Our transport partners use traditional vans and alternatively powered vehicles to deliver the parcels.
Sending parcels with GLS provides our customers with a number of advantages
Transit times
Short transit times allow parcels to be transported through Europe within a few days.
Network
International shipping is one of the key strengths of GLS, with precisely coordinated long-distance services connecting the GLS locations and network partners.
Cross border
GLS offers a broad range of cross-border services. Cross-selling opportunities by combining Royal Mail and GLS networks.
Culture
Entrepreneurial business culture within clearly defined corporate governance framework.
Local market presence
Local management teams ensure close proximity to customers and markets.
Customer base
Balanced portfolio of small, mid-sized and large customers.
GLS Finland
About 800 customers
1 hub
About 850 pickup- and service locations
Our code of conduct
As an internationally operating parcel service provider the GLS Group stands for fair competition, integrity and responsibility.