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Boxes are becoming more and more popular, only a quarter of people do not use them. They want them mainly in smaller municipalities, GLS is dealing with the placement with municipalities and the public and is opening the 1000th box
Lockers are becoming the most popular way to deliver parcels. The network of lockers will continue to expand, especially in smaller municipalities. GLS will significantly expand its network this year as well, this week it launched box number 1000. When building its network of boxes, it emphasizes ecology and a suitable location, which is usually negotiated with local governments.
GLS celebrates 20 years, has so far distributed 200 million parcels worth CZK 500 billion
On 1 April, the transport company GLS celebrates 20 years since the start of operations in the Czech Republic. Throughout its existence, GLS has delivered almost 200 million parcels worth over half a trillion crowns.
20 years of GLS in numbers:
- 200 million delivered parcels worth CZK 500 billion
- 50 daily international connections, over 800 vans and more than 100 trucks with the GLS logo
- More than 1000 own boxes, in total GLS delivers almost 5000 pick-up points to the network
- 60 thousand fulfilled children's wishes
Petr Pěcha appointed as Managing Director of GLS CZ
Petr Pěcha is the new Managing Director of GLS CZ as of 1 March. He brings to the leadership of GLS CZ many years of management experience, especially in the areas of brand building and corporate culture, digital transformation and innovation across various industries. GLS will focus on further growth, and specifically on strengthening the strength of its brand, under Petr Pěcha's leadership. The current Managing Director Pavel Včela will now be responsible for transforming GLS' operational processes in Eastern Europe.
Young people like to send unwanted goods on, so there is a growing interest in sending packages. Most often through boxes, GLS is now significantly expanding the network
Interest in sending parcels between households is experiencing a renaissance, with more than a quarter of people sending a parcel. Lockers are also playing an increasingly important role when sending packages. GLS now offers, in addition to less than a thousand of its boxes, this simple sending now also via shared AlzaBoxes. A parcel with GLS can be sent not only with the use of a courier, but also through almost 5000 pick-up points and boxes.
GLS transported a record number of parcels last year and significantly expanded the distribution network
Last year, the GLS shipping company recorded the strongest year in its history, transporting 15% more parcels than the year before. Last year, the company invested significantly in the development of the network of pick-up points, which are already used by over 4.5 thousand, while the number of its own GLS ParcelBoxes has more than tripled.
GLS couriers transported thousands of Christmas gifts for children from children's homes free of charge this year
GLS couriers are once again delivering free gifts for children from children's homes this year. As part of the "Give a Toy" campaign, in which GLS has been participating for 14 years, GLS will transport more than 5,000 gifts free of charge to several dozen children's homes or social care institutions throughout the Czech Republic this year.
GLS has quadrupled its network of boxes this year, delivering to 800 of its own boxes By Christmas, it will deliver parcels received by 20 December.
The GLS delivery company continues to expand its network of boxes rapidly, this week it is launching a GLS ParcelBox with the number 800. This is four times more than a year ago.
- Lockers are the most popular way to deliver a shipment.
- Clients and municipalities are involved in the selection of sites.
- By Christmas, GLS will deliver to the boxes those parcels that it will accept for transport for the last time on 20 December.
- The shipment is stored in the box for three days, this period can be extended by another 3 days.
GLS couriers delivered three times more parcels to pick-up points and boxes in December
Parcel pick-up points were an important part of the delivery network in the Czech Republic during the hectic pre-Christmas season. That their popularity is growing steeply year by year. This is also evidenced by data from the parcel carrier GLS. In December 2023, the number of parcels delivered to parcel points increased by 136% compared to the same period in 2022, and to parcel machines by 1567%. Overall, this is a threefold increase in the number of parcels transported to pick-up points during December 2023. Despite lower household consumption and a decline in the e-commerce segment, GLS transported a fifth more parcels than before last Christmas, not only thanks to the wide range of pick-up points. This year, the carrier plans to expand the number of its own parcel machines, at least doubling.
Interest in Black Friday exceeds expectations, GLS transported 50% more parcels
Discount events linked to Black Friday bring the first peak of the pre-Christmas shopping season. Interest in shopping in the week culminating in Black Friday was significantly higher than last year, e-shops are handing over a record number of parcels to parcel carriers for delivery this week. Over the past week, GLS has taken over half as many parcels as usual.
The young generation is returning to sending parcels, they like to use boxes
Interest in sending parcels between households is experiencing a renaissance, with more than a quarter of people sending a parcel this year. Applications that allow the sale of no longer needed goods and the simplicity of sending contribute to the growing popularity again - even households can easily send their parcels from a pick-up point, via a courier or the increasingly popular locker. Interest in sending packages is growing mainly among the young generation.