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Parcels to People
About us
GLS Group is one of the largest parcel service providers in Europe, with a strong local presence in nearly all European countries. Additionally, we operate in Canada and on the West Coast of the United States as part of the unified GLS network.
Every day, GLS transports millions of parcels, offering flexible, high-quality service across 40 countries. Our network consists of over 120 sorting centers and more than 1,600 locations, supported by a fleet of over 35,600 delivery vehicles and 6,100 trucks. This ensures a robust network, excellent flexibility, and extensive coverage.
At GLS Group, we do more than just deliver parcels—we deliver the hopes, dreams, and ambitions of businesses and consumers in 40 countries. Our reliable parcel services connect local businesses with global markets, helping our customers reach new opportunities and grow. By embracing innovation and turning ideas into action, we’ve grown from our European roots into a global network focused on digital transformation and long-term success.
We take our impact on the world seriously and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint in line with the Science Based Targets initiative. Through our long-term environmental program, Climate Protect, we continuously implement strategies to cut emissions and improve energy and resource efficiency across our operations.
Discover our services and see how we can help you achieve your goals today.
Visions and values
At GLS, we aim to offer the most personal and seamless parcel delivery service. We are continuously expanding our network of reliable and dedicated people who, like us, know that a parcel is never just a parcel. With them, we deliver every sender and receiver’s hopes, dreams, and ambitions.
Thanks to our resilient network, we have proven ourselves to be an agile player across Europe and parts of North America. We continue to build on the successes of our seamless services and unlock growth and future potential. We maintain a high level of quality through our forward-thinking approach and continuously improve upon it.
We are committed to achieving zero emissions by 2045 and are taking direct steps that create a positive impact for future generations. We push ourselves further to become more global, digital, flexible and diversified and we are one step closer every day.
Please reach out to us to find out more about GLS.
What we stand for
Our values guide us in everything we do and are the core beliefs that shape our culture.
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We put people first
People are our priority. We listen and invest in what matters to our customers, partners and colleagues. -
We think in opportunities
Positive change starts with a bold and open mindset. We stay curious, optimistic and embrace challenges. -
We turn ideas into action
When we see a good idea, we get to work. Test, measure, tune. Repeat.
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We care
We’re conscious and considerate — to parcels, people, and the planet. -
We take ownership
We deliver on our promises, take responsibility for our actions and only settle once we get the right result. -
We're in it together
Growth comes from collaboration, so we invite different perspectives. Because success tastes better when shared.
The GLS Group Network
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40 countries -
about 23,000 employees -
more than 120 hubs -
more than 6,100 long distance trucks -
More than 35,600 delivery vans
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More than 1 600 depots -
More than 72 400 Parcel Shops -
More than 16 100 Parcel lockers
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.
Local market presence
Local management teams ensure close proximity to customers and markets.
Customer base
Balanced portfolio of small, mid-sized and large customers.