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GLS launches international returns solution
Simplified cross-border processing of returns parcels – for online shops of any size and their customers. GLS offers a flexible online portal that can be individually configured and branded. Since July 2020, it can be used for returns from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Poland. Further countries such as the UK, Spain and Portugal are being integrated.
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GLS Poland: contactless payments via BLIK
Recipients of GLS parcels in Poland can pay for CashService shipments cashless and contactless with BLIK since May 2020. This allows them to make payments in compliance with the social distancing rules. All they have to do is provide the delivery driver with the BLIK code for the transaction and, afterwards, confirm it in the mobile application of their bank on their smartphone. BLIK is based on a common mobile payment standard the sixth biggest banks in Poland agreed on in 2013. Meanwhile, BLIK has been integrated into the mobile banking apps of 14 participating banks. Instead of a conventional bank or credit card, it can be used for secure payment in online and retail stores or for withdrawing money from cash points.
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People
New CEO of the GLS Group
Martin Seidenberg has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the GLS Group with effect from 25 June 2020. The native German has more than 20 years’ experience in logistics. He joined the Management Board of GLS Germany at the beginning of 2015 and took over as its Chairman. Under his leadership, the largest national company of the GLS Group was able to strengthen its long-term position in the German parcel market and grow continuously.
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GLS Spain introduces PharmaService
GLS Spain is the sixth GLS subsidiary offering GDP-compliant shipping to its customers. The health and pharmaceutical industry is considered one of Spain’s most important economic sectors with further growth potential. “We are observing an increased demand for qualified services", says Luis Doncel, General Manager Iberia at GLS. “This has prompted us to support our customers also in the shipment of medical products with a tailor-made service that meets particularly high quality and safety standards.” In May 2020, all depots and hubs of GLS Spain have been certified by DEKRA – in accordance with the European guidelines of Good Distribution Practice of medicinal products for human use. The auditing company thus attests to the Spanish subsidiary particularly reliable, safe and hygienic procedures to ensure a strictly monitored transport chain. The PharmaService for non-temperature-controlled products offered by GLS Spain is not only compliant with the strict European Directive 2013/C 343/01, but offers even more advantages. Business and private recipients can have their parcels delivered by 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. They also have the option of confirming receipt of the parcel digitally on their own mobile device via the ContactlessSign solution. The shipments are handed over exclusively to the designated recipient. An alternative delivery, for example to a neighbour or a ParcelShop, is therefore not possible.
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GLS supports
Commitment to athletics in Germany
Athletics and GLS are a perfect match: top-class performance, goal orientation and endurance. GLS Germany has been supporting the German Athletics Federation (DLV) as main sponsor since 2017 and also sponsors two exceptional athletes: Gesa Felicitas Krause and Julian Reus
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GLS Germany expands electric vehicle fleet
GLS is expanding its electric fleet with eight Mercedes-Benz eSprinters in Hamburg. Along with four e-bikes, these vehicles enable emission-free delivery in the city centre of Hamburg. In Düsseldorf, an electrically powered 7.5-tonne HGV was added to the electrical vehicle fleet.
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GLS opens new depot in the south of France
GLS France is expanding its Mediterranean network with a new depot in Béziers. The site has been up and running since the start of April 2020.
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EcoVadis silver status confirmed
In June 2020, the GLS Group has been awarded silver status in the sustainability rating from EcoVadis for the second time. Despite increased requirements, GLS improved in the categories Environment, Labour and Human Rights, and Ethics. With an overall score of 65 points, only one point separates the company from gold status, which is only achieved by five per cent of participants. That means the GLS Group is among the top six per cent of assessed companies. Looking at the logistics sector specifically, GLS is among the top ten per cent, and even in the best seven per cent with regard to environmental topics. Ecological awareness and ethical behaviour are firmly entrenched in the corporate strategy of GLS. The EcoVadis seal helps to document the commitment in these areas to customers and other dialogue groups. The audit also makes it easier for GLS to validate and improve its corporate responsibility measures.
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Coronavirus crisis: GLS networks running and stable
GLS continues to provide parcel shipping services in all countries in which the Group operates – keeping local communities across Europe and North America connected at this critical time. Parcel service providers have a crucial role to play in the coronavirus crisis by providing essential logistic services facilitating the flow of goods.
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Spain: new hubs near Barcelona and Valencia
To prepare for further growth in parcel volumes, GLS Spain has opened two new hubs. In March 2020, an international transhipment centre near Barcelona went into operation, doubling the GLS’ capacity in the province. Already in November 2019, a national hub near Valencia started operating – with a 70 percent increase in maximum capacity. Santa Perpètua de Mogoda near Barcelona In the new building, GLS Spain has bundled the functions of an international and regional hub with an adjacent depot. On a transhipment area of around 9,000 square metres, up to 8,000 parcels per hour can be processed. Ribarroja near Valencia Here, GLS Spain combined a depot and the GLS hub for the Levant region in one building. A modern automated sorting system allows handling up to 4,000 parcels per hour – on a transhipment area of more than 5,700 square meters.
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“Green“ fleet for the Netherlands
Since January 2020, GLS Netherlands has been using electrically powered vehicles in four city centres. This marks the first stage of fully sustainable parcel delivery in Apeldoorn, The Hague, Utrecht and Zwolle – emission-free and quiet.   The eVans replace the diesel-powered transporters previously used in these urban centres. GLS had previously set up the necessary charging infrastructure in the depots located near the delivery areas.   "For us, the development of a 'green' vehicle fleet is an important part of our environmental measures", explains Milo Kars, Managing Director GLS Netherlands. "We plan to deploy many more electric vehicles.”   To further its commitment to the environment, GLS Netherlands has also been participating in the non-profit initiative Lean & Green since November 2019. GLS aims to be awarded a Lean & Green star. This is linked to the goal of reducing CO2 emissions by at least 20 percent within a maximum of five years.  
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New sustainable depot opened in Amsterdam
Since February 2020 the new Amsterdam GLS depot has been buzzing with activity. With the modern facility in Atlas Park in the port of Amsterdam, GLS Netherlands has doubled its capacity at the location. 140 loading and unloading gates are now available.   At the same time, emissions are being reduced. A geothermal heat pump serves as the primary heat source. Solar collectors supply the building with "green" electricity. To make optimal use of daylight and save energy, prismatic domes on the roof capture sunlight and distribute it throughout the transhipment hall. When there is a lack of light or movement, the LED lighting switches on. For climate-friendly delivery, there are charging stations for eVehicles.   A further step in network expansion has already begun: GLS Netherlands is expanding and modernising the depot in Wijchen near Nijmegen.
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Belgium: freight terminal in Tongeren up and running
The new freight terminal of GLS Belgium started in February 2020 with a capacity of 2,500 pallets per day. The hall is around 5,700 square metres in size and has 75 gates. GLS has invested a total of seven million euros in the new terminal and its equipment. In the summer of 2020, a separate new parcel distribution centre will also start operations at the Tongeren site.   Features of the freight terminal include dock levellers for trucks which do not have a lifting platform, volume scanners and automatic scales embedded in the floor. Over 900 solar panels on the roof supply the depot with sustainable electricity. Charging stations for e-vehicles and a rainwater recovery system are also installed.
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Benelux: three countries, one powerhouse
A strong economic region on the outside, close ties on the inside: Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have long believed in cooperation. And this is also reflected at GLS. Together, the Benelux companies offer customers a one-stop shop for parcel and freight shipping.
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Peak parcel season successfully completed
Parcel volumes some 30 to 50 per cent higher across Europe – every day for several weeks: GLS owes its successful handling of the 2019 peak season to meticulous preparation: Capacity: New builds  and extension projects were completed before peak season got underway, meaning that the additional capacity was available in good time. GLS had invested in many sites across the network in the prior twelve-month period. Manpower: GLS hired additional staff all over Europe to cope with the high parcel volumes. GLS transport partners also provided extra personnel and vehicles in order to ensure the collection and delivery of parcels during peak season. Quality: Existing customers came first. In order to maintain the high quality standard throughout peak season, GLS did not take on any new customers during this period.
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From GLS to GLS – across the Atlantic
Since autumn 2019, GLS has been handling many consignments from Europe to the west coast of the USA or to Canada entirely within its own system. Transatlantic consignments via the European hub in Neuenstein (Germany) are forwarded to the GLS Airport Office at Frankfurt Airport, where they are then passed on to the relevant airlines.   As soon as the airlines have confirmed departure, the customs details are transferred automatically to the customs authorities. This enables GLS US and Dicom Canada to clear the parcels during the flight. After touchdown in Los Angeles or Toronto, they can be taken over and delivered immediately.   The standard delivery time from Frankfurt to the economic regions of Canada is between three and six days. To the west coast of the USA, GLS usually delivers in three to four days. GLS US and Dicom Canada are also feeding parcels into the European network via Frankfurt.
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GLS supports
European Film Awards – GLS delivers
In December 2019, GLS played a key role in the script for the European Film Awards as the Official Logistics Partner of the European Film Academy (EFA). The story with this cast has already become a classic. Since 2011, GLS has been transporting the EFA statuettes free of charge to support European film creators.    As opening sequence, GLS picks up the silver trophies at their creator, a London jewellery designer. The story reaches its climax when the statuettes arrive in the city of action – this year: Berlin – and are presented to the award winners. Up to this point, most laureates are kept secret.  After the award ceremony, GLS returns the statuettes to the jeweller’s workshop for engraving. The happy ending: GLS delivers the precious trophies safely to the winners across Europe.  
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Over 5,500 ParcelShops and 200 ParcelLockers in Spain
GLS Spain has succeeded in establishing one of the country's largest ParcelShop networks. At the beginning of 2019, GLS Spain integrated about 1,600 convenience points of a logistics provider into its network, including the only ones in the Canary Islands. Over the following months, more than 1,000 ParcelShops have been added. Since October 2019, a total of more than 5,500 are available. At the ParcelShops, consumers and companies who send parcels only occasionally can take advantage of a wide range of parcel-related services, including for example a returns service. In January 2020, GLS Spain connected 200 ParcelLockers to the service point network. They are operated by three providers. When parcel recipients opt for delivery to one of the lockers, they receive an opening code via SMS – and are free to pick up their parcel according to their own schedule.
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Germany: new Mannheim depot launched
After a construction period of ten months, the Mannheim depot was connected to the German GLS network at the end of October 2019. GLS invested around 15 million Euros in the new building, which replaces the previous one located only a few hundred metres away. The heart of the 10,000 square metre sorting hall is the modern parcel sorting plant. In combination with 30 loading and 15 unloading gates and a yard area of around 30,000 square metres, it enables a smooth parcel flow of up to 80,000 parcels a day, twice as many as in the old depot. For shippers, this means reliable transit times and consistently high quality – even with increasing volumes. A plus for the environment: eVehicles will soon be used for delivery from the depot. Initially, four ultra-modern rapid charging stations are available to supply them with power.
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City logistics model for zero-emissions delivery
GLS Germany is gradually moving towards zero-emissions deliveries in Düsseldorf city centre. This is expected to save up to 19 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
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Austria: new depot near Graz operational
Future-oriented and sustainable growth: the new, environmentally friendly depot in Kalsdorf near Graz went operational in autumn 2019. GLS Austria has invested some nine million euros in doubling the capacity of the old depot, due to the dramatic increases in parcel volumes witnessed in the region.   The depot is characterised by numerous sustainable elements. Charging stations for electric vehicles are available – and recyclable building materials were used during construction. Integrated heat pumps and underfloor heating, as well as cutting-edge conveyor belt technology, ensure pleasant working conditions for employees and delivery drivers, even in winter.
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New parcel centre in Metz
GLS France has completed its largest infrastructure project of recent years. In March 2019, a new depot went into operation in Metz, increasing the company’s capacities significantly.  Even with growing shipment volumes, this allows GLS to keep the transit times beween France and Germany short.
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Estafeta is GLS partner in Mexico
The GLS Group has expanded its commitment on the American continent with a new partnership. Since June 2019, Estafeta delivers GLS consignments in Mexico and, in a second step, will feed parcels for the European, US and Canadian markets into the GLS network.   Estafeta is the second-largest logistics, courier and parcel service provider in Mexico and covers the fifth-largest country in the Americas with an extensive network and over 6,500 employees. The company’s infrastructure includes three hubs and 57 operating centres. Six airplanes and 3,600 vehicles are deployed for transportation and delivery.
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Germany: new depot in Essen with European hub function
In June 2019, construction on a new location in Essen began. GLS is investing about 16 million euros in the depot, which will also serve as a European hub. It is scheduled to open in the autumn of 2020.
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“Delivering as promised – that’s our strength”
He comes across as modest and likeable in the interview. It soon becomes clear that Gergely Farkas, Managing Director Europe East, has ambition in spades – although not for himself. His goal is outstanding quality in the region he manages.
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GLS Denmark opens ninth depot
In July 2019, GLS Denmark opened a new site in Horsens, thus expanding its network from eight depots to nine. The new site enables the company to serve the growth region of East Jutland whilst considerably easing the strain on the hub in Kolding and the depot in Aarhus.   The new site offers 3,200 square metres transhipment area and can handle up to 25,000 parcels a day. 83 bays and an optimal layout of the loading and unloading area contribute to efficient processes and good working conditions.   Horsens also offers long-term scope for sustained growth, with further extension work possible. Some 6.3 million euros have been invested in the new-build facility, which is part of a nationwide investment programme to boost capacity.
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France: e-commerce at the heart of Europe
The third-largest country, the third-largest e-commerce and parcel market: France has a unique place in the history of Europe and, as a founding member, played a leading role in the establishment of the EU. The French are also very European when it comes to online shopping, with GLS France developing new solutions to cater for the thriving e-commerce sector. 
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Capacity soon to be doubled in Amsterdam
In spring 2019, construction work started at Atlaspark, the logistics hotspot in the port of Amsterdam. Here, a state-of-the-art GLS depot is being built that will double capacity in the Dutch capital – with a handling area of 6,200 square metres, 140 loading bays and a powerful sorting system. GLS Netherlands will thus be ready for rising parcel volumes. The depot will also boast sustainable highlights such as solar thermal collectors, heat pump-based heating and charging stations for electric vehicles. The more than 200-strong workforce will benefit from larger office spaces and a new works canteen. Drivers can look forward to improved ergonomics, as the depot floor will be at the same height as the loading areas of the vehicles.
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Evening delivery by bike in Paris
In parts of central Paris, GLS is testing a new premium service in cooperation with the start-up Tousfacteurs. Private parcel recipients who have been informed of a pending delivery, for example via the FlexDeliveryService, have the option of selecting evening delivery by bike until the very last minute. They can choose between two delivery windows: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. GLS France hands over the premium parcels in bulk at the Tousfacteurs hub in central Paris. Using the technology of the specialists for evening deliveries, recipients can then, for example, locate their delivery driver and schedule their delivery. Using electronic means, they also pay the small surcharge for evening delivery straight to Tousfacteurs. This additional service doesn’t result in any extra work for senders.
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GLS active in North America
With the acquisition of a regional parcel service provider, GLS commenced its careful geographic expansion into a new continent in 2016. The GLS Group is now active in western USA and in Canada, and is thus expanding into strong markets with great potential.
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GLS Belgium is building in Tongeren
GLS is building a new, environmentally friendly depot in Tongeren, Belgium, at a cost of 20 million euros – two buildings for separate cargo and parcel processing on a site of around 60,000 m². They are scheduled to be in operation at the beginning of 2020.
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GLS launches pharmaceutical services in Belgium
GLS Belgium now offers the transport of medicinal products in accordance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines. The national subsidiary has launched the PharmaService, which is already available to GLS customers in France and Germany.  As a basic service, the PharmaService ensures the safe and hygienic transport of non-temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and medicinal products.  With the extended version – PharmaService Plus – GLS offers its customers the delivery of passively temperature-controlled medicines on request. Here, senders make their products available in validated thermal packaging. GLS will deliver the goods solely to the specified recipient, whether a pharmacy, a hospital or a private individual.  Alternative delivery options – such as delivery to a neighbour, delivery to a ParcelShop or dropping off – are not possible.
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Anniversary in Ireland
More than two decades on the move: In 1999, the GLS Group expanded to Ireland by purchasing the Williames Group. The newly acquired Irish company underwent substantial restructuring and by 2004, the brand GLS Ireland was established. Today, the hub in Dublin serves as an international gateway while the six depots are strategically located throughout the country. In July 2019, a seventh depot opened in Kerry.   In the course of growing e-commerce, GLS Ireland has continuously expanded its range of national and international B2C services. Almost 400 ParcelShops were opened or integrated into the network. Another service with added value for customers: In Ireland, GLS delivers in accordance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines. Standard delivery times are less than 24 hours, not only countrywide but also to Northern Ireland.
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Subscription boxes – sent by parcel
More and more consumers have a regular product subscription, with a box sent to their homes at set intervals. The subscription commerce sector is booming – and represents a new line of business for parcel companies.
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People
Responsibility personified
When Dr Anne Wiese talks about her work at GLS, commitment out of conviction is in the air. It barely takes a minute for her expertise, organisational talent and passion to become apparent. 
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AEO certification for GLS Austria
GLS Austria has been registered with the customs authorities as an “authorised economic operator”. This means that international consignments can be handled more quickly and easily.   To obtain the certification, companies need to meet stringent security requirements. Alongside solvency, firms also have to demonstrate established processes and appropriate customs management procedures.   Speedier shipping – including to Switzerland   AEO status, and the lower risk rating that results from it, will ensure swifter customs clearance. Thanks to the simplified declaration procedure, there will be much fewer checks on goods and paperwork. This is also good news in light of the increasing number of exports to Switzerland handled by GLS Austria.
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FlexDeliveryService now connects 22 countries internationally
Shop online abroad and flexibly adapt delivery to individual wishes, just as with purchases in the home country. With the international FlexDeliveryService, GLS is making this possible for more and more consumers.
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GLS Spain: new hubs, expanded locations
E-commerce in Spain continues to grow strongly. To actively accompany this trend and meet customers' increasing demands, GLS Spain expanded its distribution network considerably in 2018. In Madrid, GLS Spain relocated its hub in San Fernando de Henares, quadrupling its capacity at this strategically important site.
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Automated delivery – is it already a reality?
Robots and automated solutions are gradually doing more of the work. Automation already enables more efficient logistics, but can it streamline the process all the way to the customer?
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EcoVadis Silver rating for GLS
In 2018, GLS took part in the independent EcoVadis certification programme for the second time in a row, achieving a Silver rating. Compared with the previous year, the Group improved its performance in all four categories, thus moving up from Bronze to Silver. As a result, GLS was amongst the top 21 per cent in the logistics sector – and even amongst the top 18 per cent when it comes to environmental issues. In 2019, GLS is also taking part in the programme, again striving for a good rating.   EcoVadis evaluates a company’s sustainability management across the four themes of environment, social, ethics and sustainable procurement. The evaluation is based on international standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative and the UN Global Compact. EcoVadis attaches equal importance to the strategy, actions and results of the management system across all four themes.   The analysis makes it easier for customers to assess sustainability activities – and allows GLS to validate and continuously improve them.   <a href="https://gls-group.eu/DE/en/gls-group/sustainability">More about sustainability at GLS </a>
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GLS Denmark – always exploring new avenues
To ensure that it can provide customers with added value each and every day, GLS Denmark launched a series of initiatives at an early stage. Today, the national subsidiary continues to break new ground and has used its pioneering approach to establish a strong market position.
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People
The man from the South
Determined, consistent, level-headed. You can sense the dynamism and passion for his work that lie behind his usually calm demeanour: Klaus Schädle, Group Area Managing Director.
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A decade of ExpressParcel in Austria
When it became the first parcel company in Austria to include express shipping in its portfolio back in 2008, GLS Austria aimed to be a one-stop shop for parcel and express shipping. The special challenge: instead of transporting ExpressParcel consignments via a dedicated network, GLS Austria conveys express and standard parcels in a single system – in the quality that people have come to expect from GLS. In order to keep sight of every single ExpressParcel, GLS Austria developed a tracking and early-warning system. GLS Austria guarantees delivery of express consignments before 5 p.m. on the next working day – with a money-back guarantee. What’s more, the express service impresses customers with delivery of parcels weighing up to 50 kg and delivery straight to the desired department of a company. Delivery by 12 p.m. can be booked as an optional service, with even earlier delivery times available in many regions. GLS also delivers urgent express consignments within Austria on Saturdays. One third of senders select delivery by 12 p.m. Additional services such as cash on delivery are also available. Some 20 per cent of all Austrian senders use ExpressParcel – in addition to parcel dispatch.
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New depot near Warsaw up and running
Up to 80,000 parcels a day: in 2018, GLS Poland opened a new depot near Warsaw. It is the largest ever depot in Poland, with a roughly 6,600 square metres handling area and more than 160 loading bays. State-of-the-art sorting technology is complemented by an eco-friendly design, with solar thermal collectors on the roof used to heat water for the staff facilities.   GLS Poland celebrated the opening of the new site at a joint party that also marked the company’s 20th anniversary. 140 guests – mainly customers, partners and employees – were invited, with each guest receiving a gift pack via the sorting system.
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GLS Italy: boost for Modena
With its proximity to the centre and its many new environmentally friendly features, the new depot in Modena has several benefits for GLS. “We have responded to the past growth in parcel volumes”, says Klaus Schädle, Group Area Managing Director. “We can handle up to 2,400 parcels an hour here.” The building was specifically designed for the quality and security needs of the site. The solar power system on the roof supplies green electricity and produces around 8 kWh of power each day. The LED lighting and a large green space also create an environmentally friendly atmosphere.
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25 years GLS Austria
Anniversary in Austria: In 1993, General Parcel Austria delivered its first parcels. The company was formed by ten medium-sized shipping companies as part of the Europe-wide General Parcel network. GLS acquired the franchise system in 2000 and created GLS Austria, which is now one of the country’s largest parcel companies. The expansion of the EU towards the east in 2004 brought with it a further boost. GLS Austria scored highly with its quick connections to the GLS companies in the east. The service within the country was also improved further: In 2005, GLS Austria became the first parcel company to open ParcelShops in Austria, thus making it easier for private customers to send parcels and receive their orders. In 2008, GLS expanded its services to include ExpressParcel, offering a one-stop shop for parcel and express shipping. GLS Austria began offering customised delivery with the FlexDeliveryService in 2013.
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Bringing along efficiency
Always a welcome sight: Swen Krüger, Director Corporate Field Operations, has a keen eye for improvements. He uses his experience and expert knowledge to optimise the GLS Group sites in Europe and the USA.
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The balancing act of sustainable parcel logistics
Parcel delivery aims to be environmentally friendly, cost-effective and socially responsible – a tough set of challenges. In its third sustainability report, the GLS Group documents how it sets priorities and how it implements the guiding principle of acting sustainably.
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A trio of 20 year anniversaries: in Poland, Hungary and Switzerland
The GLS subsidiaries in Hungary and Poland are celebrating their 20th anniversaries in 2018. The partnership with Swiss Post also started in 1998. Initially, the three companies were partners in the European General Parcel cooperation. Following the establishment of GLS B.V. in 1999, they became key pillars of the GLS European network.
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From running machine to green lifestyle
The success story of the bicycle began some 200 years ago with the Draisine. Having occasionally seen the two-wheelers’ popularity decline due to the motor car, it is now undergoing a renaissance – and represents both a lifestyle and a future-proof mode of transport.
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A passionate European
The first impression: this man is not easy to rattle. Open, likeable and very lively, he gives us an insight into his work.  
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GLS launches international returns solution

GLS Poland: contactless payments via BLIK

New CEO of the GLS Group

GLS Spain introduces PharmaService

Commitment to athletics in Germany

<p>Athletics and GLS are a perfect match: top-class performance, goal orientation and endurance. GLS Germany has been supporting the German Athletics Federation (DLV) as main sponsor since 2017 and also sponsors two exceptional athletes: Gesa Felicitas Krause and Julian Reus</p>

GLS Germany expands electric vehicle fleet

<p>GLS is expanding its electric fleet with eight Mercedes-Benz eSprinters in Hamburg. Along with four e-bikes, these vehicles enable emission-free delivery in the city centre of Hamburg. In Düsseldorf, an electrically powered 7.5-tonne HGV was added to the electrical vehicle fleet.</p>

GLS opens new depot in the south of France

<p>GLS France is expanding its Mediterranean network with a new depot in Béziers. The site has been up and running since the start of April 2020.</p>

EcoVadis silver status confirmed

Coronavirus crisis: GLS networks running and stable

Spain: new hubs near Barcelona and Valencia

“Green“ fleet for the Netherlands

New sustainable depot opened in Amsterdam

Belgium: freight terminal in Tongeren up and running

Benelux: three countries, one powerhouse

<p>A strong economic region on the outside, close ties on the inside: Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have long believed in cooperation. And this is also reflected at GLS. Together, the Benelux companies offer customers a one-stop shop for parcel and freight shipping.</p>

Peak parcel season successfully completed

From GLS to GLS – across the Atlantic

European Film Awards – GLS delivers

Over 5,500 ParcelShops and 200 ParcelLockers in Spain

Germany: new Mannheim depot launched

City logistics model for zero-emissions delivery

<p>GLS Germany is gradually moving towards zero-emissions deliveries in Düsseldorf city centre. This is expected to save up to 19 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.</p>

Austria: new depot near Graz operational

New parcel centre in Metz

Estafeta is GLS partner in Mexico

Germany: new depot in Essen with European hub function

<p>In June 2019, construction on a new location in Essen began. GLS is investing about 16 million euros in the depot, which will also serve as a European hub. It is scheduled to open in the autumn of 2020.</p>

“Delivering as promised – that’s our strength”

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">He comes across as modest and likeable in the interview. It soon becomes clear that Gergely Farkas, Managing Director Europe East, has ambition in spades – although not for himself. His goal is outstanding quality in the region he manages.</p>

GLS Denmark opens ninth depot

France: e-commerce at the heart of Europe

Capacity soon to be doubled in Amsterdam

Evening delivery by bike in Paris

GLS active in North America

<p>With the acquisition of a regional parcel service provider, GLS commenced its careful geographic expansion into a new continent in 2016. The GLS Group is now active in western USA and in Canada, and is thus expanding into strong markets with great potential.</p>

GLS Belgium is building in Tongeren

<p>GLS is building a new, environmentally friendly depot in Tongeren, Belgium, at a cost of 20 million euros – two buildings for separate cargo and parcel processing on a site of around 60,000 m². They are scheduled to be in operation at the beginning of 2020.</p>

GLS launches pharmaceutical services in Belgium

Anniversary in Ireland

Subscription boxes – sent by parcel

<p>More and more consumers have a regular product subscription, with a box sent to their homes at set intervals. The subscription commerce sector is booming – and represents a new line of business for parcel companies.</p>

Responsibility personified

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong>When Dr Anne Wiese talks about her work at GLS, commitment out of conviction is in the air. It barely takes a minute for her expertise, organisational talent and passion to become apparent. </strong></p>

AEO certification for GLS Austria

FlexDeliveryService now connects 22 countries internationally

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Shop online abroad and flexibly adapt delivery to individual wishes, just as with purchases in the home country. With the international <em>FlexDelivery<strong>Service</strong></em>, GLS is making this possible for more and more consumers.</p>

GLS Spain: new hubs, expanded locations

Automated delivery – is it already a reality?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Robots and automated solutions are gradually doing more of the work. Automation already enables more efficient logistics, but can it streamline the process all the way to the customer?</p>

EcoVadis Silver rating for GLS

GLS Denmark – always exploring new avenues

<p>To ensure that it can provide customers with added value each and every day, GLS Denmark launched a series of initiatives at an early stage. Today, the national subsidiary continues to break new ground and has used its pioneering approach to establish a strong market position.</p>

The man from the South

<p>Determined, consistent, level-headed. You can sense the dynamism and passion for his work that lie behind his usually calm demeanour:&nbsp;Klaus Schädle, Group Area Managing Director.</p>

A decade of ExpressParcel in Austria

New depot near Warsaw up and running

GLS Italy: boost for Modena

25 years GLS Austria

Bringing along efficiency

<p>Always a welcome sight: Swen Krüger, Director Corporate Field Operations, has a keen eye for improvements. He uses his experience and expert knowledge to optimise the GLS Group sites in Europe and the USA.</p>

The balancing act of sustainable parcel logistics

<p>Parcel delivery aims to be environmentally friendly, cost-effective and socially responsible – a tough set of challenges. In its third sustainability report, the GLS Group documents how it sets priorities and how it implements the guiding principle of acting sustainably.</p>

A trio of 20 year anniversaries: in Poland, Hungary and Switzerland

From running machine to green lifestyle

<p>The success story of the bicycle began some 200 years ago with the Draisine. Having occasionally seen the two-wheelers’ popularity decline due to the motor car, it is now undergoing a renaissance – and represents both a lifestyle and a future-proof mode of transport.</p>

A passionate European

<p>The first impression: this man is not easy to rattle. Open, likeable and very lively, he gives us an insight into his work. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Determined, consistent, level-headed. You can sense the dynamism and passion for his work that lie behind his usually calm demeanour: Klaus Schädle, Group Area Managing Director.</p>

<p>The first impression: this man is not easy to rattle. Open, likeable and very lively, he gives us an insight into his work. </p>