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    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

    Woman standing in a warehouse looking for the right electrical part

    Electronics

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

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    Machines

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

    A man is standing in a large warehouse with many engines and gearboxes around him.

    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.

    There are many small spare parts on a table

    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

    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 IdentService .
    Our suitable services at a glance:

    Direct delivery to a GLS ParcelShop

    GLS notifies your consignee about the planned delivery and offers a variety of delivery options.

    Guaranteed delivery on the next working day (except Saturdays) – all over Germany.

    We pick up the parcel from an address of your choice and deliver it directly to the desired consignee.

    Returns solutions
    Returns solutions

    Individual and appropriate for your business: assertive, restrictive, concealed or prominent - the choice is yours!

    GLS can ship hazardous goods in certain categories within Germany - by arrangement with the responsible depot.

    The consignee pays for the delivery in cash, GLS transfers this sum to you.

    Parcel handover to the specified person only after successful proof of identity.

    GLS simplifies internal company parcel exchange.

    Express-Services
    Express-Services

    Optimise your express shipping with numerous bookable services for precisely timed delivery.





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

    Sustainable shipping

    National shipping: 24h standard delivery times

    Large network of ParcelShops - 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!

    Partnersysteme von GLS

    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!

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    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:

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