In Neuenstein (Germany) the starting signal for a dynamic upward development was given - German Parcel was founded.
Our story
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
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
2002
Implementation of a unified quality management system, further expansion of the network, establishment of GLS IT services and technological progress.
2003 - 2007
2002
Implementation of a unified quality management system, further expansion of the network, establishment of GLS IT services and technological progress.
2008 - 2015
2003 - 2007
Launch of Think Green activities, continuous network expansion and deployment of dedicated services 2C.
2008 - 2015
2003 - 2007
Launch of Think Green activities, continuous network expansion and deployment of dedicated services 2C.
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.