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 centre of Germany. German Parcel was born. This was the start 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 - 2012
2003 - 2012
Introduction of a uniform quality management system, further network expansion, launch of ThinkGreen activities and introduction of dedicated 2C services.
2003 - 2012
Introduction of a uniform quality management system, further network expansion, launch of ThinkGreen activities and introduction of dedicated 2C services.
2013-2022
2013-2022
Investments in Croatian network infrastructure and focused geographic expansion in North America.
2013-2022
Investments in Croatian network infrastructure and focused geographic expansion in North America.
2023
2023
GLS Serbia started operating with a nationwide service and international connections.
2023
GLS Serbia started operating with a nationwide service and international connections.
The New Chapter for GLS
New distribution center in Serbia started with delivery 01.02.2023. with a focus on sustainability and elevating service quality. This way, GLS significantly expanded capacities in domestic business and strengthened its international network.
Despite the fact that GLS Serbia is new on the market, with the leadership and experience of other participants from the group, it has been guided by the best principles from the start.