Welcome to GLS Poland Blog

We will cover topics related to logistics in an unconventional, interesting and colorful way. You will find here the necessary information and answers to questions you were afraid to ask. So welcome.,

christmass gifts

Why is it worth ordering Christmas gifts with home delivery?

Christmas is a time of joy, family warmth and a special atmosphere

For many of us, however, preparations also mean rushing, traffic jams and long queues.

More and more often, we are looking for ways to organise our Christmas duties faster and more conveniently, without losing the magic of this time.

live tracking - track your parcel in real time

New at GLS! Live Tracking – track your parcel on the map in real time

Modern logistics is based on data, efficient information flow, and transparency.

That is why Live Tracking at GLS is an excellent tool for monitoring the location of a parcel on a map in real time. This gives you a complete picture of the route and the current delivery status.

Discover the benefits of this practical solution.

myGLS app

New myGLS app - track your shipments even easier

Every package has its own history. And now you can track it in the myGLS app. Are you waiting for an important shipment? Want to know where it is and when it will reach you? See how easy you can check it. Learn about our app and its key features.

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Integration of your PrestaShop online shop with GLS courier

Selling in an online shop requires intelligent and efficient solutions. A particularly important aspect is the efficient organisation of parcel delivery. If your online shop has been erected on the PrestaShop platform, you can use the practical GLS plug-in, which will enable full integration of the shop with the courier.

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Customs clearance - what is it and how long does it take?

When sending parcels abroad, as well as ordering goods from foreign stores, you have to deal with the obligation to clear customs and, in some cases, having to pay additional costs.

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First such cooperation in Polish logistics

GLS and ORLEN have joined forces to introduce an innovative first shared parcel lockers network in Poland.

As a result, our customers gained access to more than 6,000 Orlen parcel machines across the country.

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Return of goods purchased online

Online shopping has a number of advantages. They are fast, safe and convenient, and often give access to a more diverse assortment than that present in stationary stores. Their only drawback is that the goods cannot be touched, tried or measured before ordering.

 Find out how to send a mobile via GLS courier

How to send a phone by courier?

Sending a phone by courier is a popular way to deliver it to a buyer, service or simply to a loved one. Thanks to this service, the goods reach the recipient quickly, efficiently and safely. However, in order for the phone to be delivered intact, it is very important to prepare it properly before shipping.

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How to improve the quality of sleep?

Stress, snacking, cyberloafing, head chaos - these are not symptoms of disease, but the effects of lack of sleep. Getting a decent night's sleep pays off in every area of our lives - personal, family and also professional. So what can you do to get a good night's sleep and be ready for business challenges?


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Cash on delivery. How exactly does it work?

From this article you will learn in detail what cash on delivery is all about. You will find answers to questions such as: how can the recipient make payment and when do the funds reach the sender's account?

hobby is important

Learn about hobbies that promote creativity

They relieve stress, oxygenate the gray cells and make room in our heads for new ideas. A good hobby has a beneficial effect on our body and on our life, not only in private and social, but also in business.

Learn about hobbies that will not only free your head, but also stimulate creativity.

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Videoconference

On Teams, on Zoom, on Skype - on these platforms we now meet with clients and business partners more often than in real life. This form requires more from us than a business meeting - because we need to take care not only of ourselves, but also of our surroundings. How? We suggest!

Your email is your business card

Your email is your business card

Our mail is our business card, and every email we send is like a business meeting - it's worth tailoring it to the recipient and knowing what mistakes not to make.

dress-code - how to attract your customer?

Business dress code

As they see us, so they write us - old adages have it that they do not lose relevance over the years. For the truth is that our appearance has a major impact on our business relationships.

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How to send car parts by courier?

Car parts are not a package of clothes, we will not easily pack it. But it is not impossible! Who is to know this better than the courier company. Check out how to pack car parts and send them by courier.

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Project management and my resolutions

From the new year I will start..., from Monday..., from the first... - we set a specific day from which we will start acting. The starting day - the kick-off of our private project. We prepare ourselves mentally, gather information, imagine our new self. In projects, key moments are milestones*.

how to send a bike via courier

How to send a bicycle by courier?

Shipping books? Nothing easier. Shipping an undersized and larger package? It's already a little more complicated. Want to send a bicycle by courier and be sure that it reaches the recipient safely? Check out how to do it step by step.

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How to pack a parcel for shipping?

Large, small, with regular shapes and those quite out of shape. Packing a package many a shipper spends sleepless nights. How to choose the right cardboard box? What to fill the package with and properly secure the item? We know and come to help. Check out GLS' parcel packing guide.

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Celebrate Blog Day with us!

How to combine the celebration of International Blog Day with the opening of the autumn-winter 2022/2023 season? Publish a post and announce a giveaway in it with prizes of soft and warm sweatshirts!

The contest fun has just started on our Facebook fanpage. We have 15 trendy sweatshirts signed with the GLS logo to win.

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What should I do if the package is going and I'm not home?

In this article, we explain what happens to a package not picked up from the courier. Also learn how to redirect a package that you cannot pick up in person.

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What can and cannot be shipped in a courier parcel

Can live animals, flammable materials, tropical plants, works of art or musical instruments be sent in a courier package? Find out what items should definitely not be included in such a shipment. Find out what can be sent by courier.

happy man is comming out from Szybka Paczka point

How to properly address and send a parcel in Szybka Paczka point?

In this article you will learn how and where to put address labels, so that your parcels reach their recipients efficiently and reliably. We also answer the question of how to address parcels in Poland and abroad.

woman is packing a parcel with clothes

How to pack a parcel with clothes?

Clothing from a parcel as a new one. How to ship clothes so they look good when you open the package.

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What dimensions and weight can a courier package have?

Check the dimensions and weight of your package before you ship it. You will avoid possible additional charges. Also learn how to enter package dimensions.

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Parcel at the point. How long will it wait?

There are 7000 GLS Szybka Paczka Points in Poland where you can pick up your parcel. How long does it take for a parcel to get back to the sender?

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New corporate identity for GLS

The GLS rebranding is not art for art's sake. It is an element of a greater change. Refreshing the visual identification is part of a new strategy of GLS Group development. We are changing for you.

Woman is seeking courier for her company

How to choose a courier for the company ?

Find out how to find the best combination of courier services for your business. GLS offers individual solutions for both large and relatively small volumes of shipments.

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When a parcel goes to another country

Find out how to send a parcel abroad. What dimensions can such a parcel have? How to track its international journey? How long does it take for a parcel to get to Vienna, how long to Barcelona, and how many days to New York or Singapore?

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How to send a parcel by courier?

If you are an individual , you will send a package from one of the more than 7000 Szybka Paczka shipping and receiving points or directly from your home.

live tracking - track your parcel in real time

New at GLS! Live Tracking – track your parcel on the map in real time

Modern logistics is based on data, efficient information flow, and transparency.

That is why Live Tracking at GLS is an excellent tool for monitoring the location of a parcel on a map in real time. This gives you a complete picture of the route and the current delivery status.

Discover the benefits of this practical solution.