The GLS success story begins in Germany with the acquisition of German Parcel Paket-Logistik GmbH.
Once upon a time ... GLS Group
Once upon a time, in 1989, 25 brave forwarders had a daring idea: build a national parcel service provider in the geographic centre of Germany. German Parcel was born, to be the starting point of the unprecedented story of the GLS Group.
Today, the GLS Group is one of the leading express parcel service providers in Europe and around the world and we are proud to be one of the most reliable and efficient logistics networks.
Discover the major milestones in the development of the GLS Group:
1989
1989
The GLS success story begins in Germany with the acquisition of German Parcel Paket-Logistik GmbH.
1989
1992
1992
General Parcel, the European franchise system was founded.
1992
General Parcel, the European franchise system was founded.
1999
1999
International Distribution Services (IDS) acquires German Parcel and General Logistics Systems (GLS) was founded.
1999
International Distribution Services (IDS) acquires German Parcel and General Logistics Systems (GLS) was founded.
1999 - 2002
1999 - 2002
The GLS network is growing through acquisitions and the creation of companies in many European countries.
1999 - 2002
The GLS network is growing through acquisitions and the creation of companies in many European countries.
2002
2002
Launch of the common GLS brand.
2002
Launch of the common GLS brand.
2003 - 2007
2003 - 2007
Introduction of a uniform quality management system, further network expansion, foundation of GLS IT Services and technological advancements.
2003 - 2007
Introduction of a uniform quality management system, further network expansion, foundation of GLS IT Services and technological advancements.
2008 - 2015
2008 - 2015
Launch of ThinkGreen activities, continuous network expansion and introduction of dedicated 2C services.
2008 - 2015
Launch of ThinkGreen activities, continuous network expansion and introduction of dedicated 2C services.
2016 - 2020
2016 - 2020
Focussed geographic expansion in North America, investments in network infrastructure.
2016 - 2020
Focussed geographic expansion in North America, investments in network infrastructure.