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Industrial logistics with GLS: Fast and reliable shipping solutions for the industrial sector


Transporting machinery, delivering spare parts, or shipping end products: The requirements for smooth industrial logistics are manifold. Especially during seasonal peaks, there is a risk of delivery bottlenecks that can have a direct impact on your sales and turnover. With our strong and flexible parcel network, we ensure that you can rely on punctual and high-quality shipping processes even during these stressful times. With your new shipping partner GLS, you not only save time and nerves but can also increase your productivity, as you can concentrate fully on your core competencies. As a long-standing specialist in the industrial sector, we have the right and individual shipping solution for every concern. Secure your supply of goods today and minimise the additional costs that can arise from inconsistent shipping services. Our experts will be happy to advise you on your request and help you with any questions you may have. Contact us today and see for yourself!




Premium performance without compromise also in the following areas

Electronics

The right electronics are an integral part of the industry. Ensure on-time delivery with our shipping solutions.

Machines

Machine transport made easy - safe shipping solutions for machines of all sizes and shapes.

End products

Do you want your end product to reach your customer quickly and reliably? We take care of the entire shipping process for you.

Spare parts

Missing spare parts can delay your project. With our flexible industrial logistics, you can forget these worries.



Take your chance and benefit from many advantages and become GLS business customer

Regardless of whether you are a large shipper with several thousand parcels per year or a frequent shipper with 250 annual parcels or more - GLS has the right solution for every business customer! If your shipping volume is less than 250 parcels per year, you can use our private shipping solutions and frank your parcels directly online.

In order to prepare an offer tailored to your needs, we need some information from you. Therefore, please fill out the following form. We will then contact you as soon as possible.

We look forward to welcoming you as a GLS business customer soon!

Flexible returns solutions
Short standard delivery times: within 24 hours
Satisfied consignees through a wide range of delivery options



Find the right solution for your business with GLS

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Individual delivery = Satisfied industrial logistics customers

Our goal is to satisfy both you and your customers. That's why we offer you a wide range of options: When things have to move fast, our express services and  are available.
Or take advantage of our convenient . With this service, we pick up your parcels directly from the address of your choice and deliver them to the recipient of your choice without any detours. And if you want to make sure that only a very specific person can receive the parcel, we recommend our .
Our suitable services at a glance:


Would you like to meet even more of your business’s shipping needs? Then you’ve come to the right place! With our optional add-on services for parcel delivery in Germany and internationally, we’ll work with you to find the perfect solution for your shipping process.

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Hazardous​Goods​Service

Shipping of selected classes of dangerous goods within Germany – subject to agreement with your GLS depot.

BusinessParcel

The national parcel delivery service for businesses that prioritise speed, reliability and flexibility. Nationwide parcel delivery for parcels weighing up to 40 kg. The average standard delivery time is less than 24 hours.

Cash​Service

The recipient pays for the goods in cash on delivery, and we will transfer the amount to you.

Consignment​Service

Consolidated delivery of several parcels to a single recipient.

Delivery​At​Work​Service

We deliver directly to the workplace – to a department, an office or an individual.

eDeclarationService

GLS’s eDeclarationService enables business customers to send goods to countries outside the EU without having to deal with customs clearance themselves.

EuroBusinessParcel

Parcels are delivered to major European markets within 24 to 48 hours; remote regions are usually reached within 72 to 96 hours.

EuroExpressParcel

Our EuroExpressParcel service offers you a reliable and fast solution for express delivery within Europe.

Exchange​Service

Exchange service: Delivery and collection of returns in one go.

ExpressParcel

ExpressParcel delivers time-sensitive parcels to their destination in a flash. Express delivery is guaranteed the next working day throughout Germany – and even on Saturdays if requested.

Flex​Delivery​Service

We keep your recipients informed about the expected delivery date and offer a wide range of delivery options.

GlobalParcel

GLS’s GlobalParcel service enables parcels to be sent worldwide with reliable delivery times.

Guaranteed24Service

Guaranteed delivery on the next working day (excluding Saturdays) – throughout Germany.

Ident​PIN​Service

Delivery of a parcel to a specific person in exchange for a PIN number.

Inbound​Service

A bespoke solution for your procurement logistics strategy.

Intercompany​Service

We simplify the internal exchange of parcels within a company. We do this by combining collection and delivery in a single step.

International ShopReturnService

Your customers can conveniently drop off their parcels at a nearby GLS parcel shop at no extra cost.

Letterbox​Service

On request, we will deliver directly to your letterbox without requiring a signature from the recipient.

Pharma​Service

Certified, GDP-compliant transport of medicines and medical devices.

Pick&​Return​Service

Optimised returns management: We’ll collect the parcel from any address and return it to you by the quickest route.

Pick&​Ship​Service

We will collect the parcel from an address of your choice and deliver it directly to the intended recipient.

SameDayService

Delivery to the customer on the same evening within a fixed time slot between 5.30 pm and 10.00 pm.

SaturdayService

With this service, we guarantee on-time delivery on Saturday. Saturday delivery is also an express service, whereby you, as a business customer, can choose between two delivery times: before 10.00 am or before 12.00 noon.

ShopDeliveryService

Direct delivery to a GLS parcel shop.

Shop​Return​Service

A customer-friendly returns process: your customers can return parcels free of charge via a GLS parcel shop.

SignatureService

With the SignatureService, you always know exactly where your parcels have been delivered, and you also receive confirmation in the form of a signature. This service complements GeoPOD and can be booked for all BusinessParcel consignments.

TimeDefiniteService

Business customers can send their parcels on a date of their choice and select from a range of fixed delivery time slots – for domestic deliveries before 8.00 am, 9.00 am, 10.00 am or 12.00 noon, and for international deliveries before 9.00 am, 10.00 am or 12.00 noon.

Tyre delivery

The solution for businesses that ship tyres, rims or complete wheels. The service covers the dispatch of car, motorbike and bicycle tyres.

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As a GLS business customer, you benefit from many advantages:

  • Sustainable shipping

  • National shipping: 24h standard delivery times

  • Large network of Parcel Shops - also international

  • Individual pricing

  • Customised returns solutions

  • Own network with 21 own companies for fast delivery incl. shipment tracking - Europe-wide

  • Modern IT solutions for efficient processes

  • Full transparency and flexibility



Reliable shipping systems and integration solutions - Just as you need it

As a producer of industrial goods, you have the option of using GLS plug-ins and interfaces (APIs) for parcel shipping or relying on our own shipping systems. We are as flexible as your business.
Find out more about our various IT solutions in the field of industrial logistics or simply arrange a consultation appointment with our integration experts!

YourGLS Webportal

Simply register online and get started the very next day. It doesn't get any easier than that. By the way: eBay connection included!

Partner systems

If you operate your business with shop and merchandise management systems or special shipping/software solutions, you have the option of using plug-ins and interfaces (APIs) for parcel shipping with GLS.

Your current settings

Simply change the appropriate basics and view the updated benefits & services:

GLS Parcel Configurator

Simply enter the basics and after 4 steps you will directly see your advantages & services for your business model: