GLS Alerts

Due to weather conditions or other exceptional circumstances it may occur that your consignment to or from the Netherlands will arrive at its destination with a delay. An overview with the current disturbances can be found below.

Holidays that can affect transit times can be found at our holiday planning page.

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Weather and operational disruptions overview

Country / RegionStatusCauseExplanation
Spain & PortugalDelays expectedStorm KristinSevere weather conditions including heavy rain, snowfall, strong winds and low temperatures are impacting logistics operations across multiple regions, including Madrid, Galicia, Cádiz and parts of Portugal.
ItalyDelays expectedWeather conditions & union meetingsAdverse weather is causing delays in several areas. In addition, union meetings may further impact deliveries and collections. Some depots are still clearing backlogs.
PortugalMajor disruptionStorm KristinSevere weather has led to blocked roads and highways, causing delivery backlogs, delayed shipments and, in some cases, suspended delivery routes.
Romania → GreeceOngoing delaysWeather & trafficTransit parcels from Romania to Greece are delayed, in some cases by more than two weeks. The situation is improving with additional linehauls scheduled this week.
Baltic StatesDelays expectedHeavy snowfallSeveral linehauls from Lithuania did not reach Estonia due to heavy snow. Delays in last-mile delivery across the Baltics are expected.
GermanyPossible delaysSnowfall & freezing rainWhile the situation is mostly under control, new snowfall and freezing rain are forecast. Delivery delays may still occur in certain areas.
Serbia (EU borders)DisruptionBorder blockages / strikesStrikes by transport carriers have led to blocked borders between Serbia and the EU, impacting international shipments.
Ireland & BulgariaStatus unknownNo current information is available regarding disruptions at this time.