Our business

GLS Group is a player in the CEP industry.

CEP stands for Courier, Express and Parcel and thus, for a highly specialised industry within logistics.

Cross border with GLS

GLS is an international Group, with Europe as its core market. We understand parcel logistics across borders – running our international business based on national expertise and putting particular attention on long-term local customer relationships.

Our customers benefit from one common cross-border network, supported by a high number of own hubs and local depots. Pick-ups, sorting, cross-border transportation and delivery are all made within the GLS network. This ensures smooth cross-border deliveries, swift transit times and full control over each parcel.

Revenue split

In fiscal year 2020/2021, about 43% of GLS Group's business was B2B and about 57% was B2C.

Revenue split

In fiscal year 2020/2021, about 43% of GLS Group's business was B2B and about 57% was B2C.

Volume

In fiscal year 2021/22, GLS Group transported 870 million parcels.

Volume

In fiscal year 2021/22, GLS Group transported 870 million parcels.

Customers

More than 250,000 customers trust GLS.

Customers

More than 250,000 customers trust GLS.

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Parcels

For international shipping, the weight of the parcels is up to 40 kg, with regular transit times and no guaranteed delivery times.

Parcels

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Logistics

Logistics is made up of freight, groupage and warehousing.

Logistics

Express

Express parcels are time definite and same day deliveries.

Express

About us

GLS is an international deferred parcel network. It is built on a strong local market presence.

About GLS

Network

Our network consists of depots, hubs and vehicles across Europe and North America.

GLS network

Our responsibility

GLS takes its responsibility for employees, society and the protection of the environment seriously.

Corporate Responsibility