Parcel shipping within 24 hours throughout Germany
Send your parcels across Germany through our high-performance GLS network, with no distance limits and within 24 hours.
Become a business customer & ship parcels nationallyShip parcels nationally – within
24 hours
Reach your customers throughout Germany quickly and reliably. With GLS, you can ship parcels weighing up to 40 kg to almost any address in Germany, with no distance limits. Transparent parcel tracking allows you to keep an eye on your shipments at all times. At the same time, your recipients benefit from flexible delivery options and can decide for themselves when and where they would like to receive or collect their parcel. Create a positive delivery experience with GLS national shipping.
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What should be considered for national shipping?
- Transport-appropriate packaging: The packaging should be suitable for the size, weight and nature of the goods and provide sufficient protection during transport and sorting.
- Correct shipping labelling: Each parcel requires a clearly legible shipping label. Old labels and barcodes should be removed completely.
- Observe dangerous goods regulations: Before shipping, check whether the dangerous goods are approved for transport with GLS and ensure all applicable dangerous goods regulations are complied with. Find out more about dangerous goods transport here.
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Overlength and tyre shipping
- With us, you can easily ship overlength parcels
- A parcel length of 1.50 m or more is considered overlength. However, please note: the longest side must not exceed 2.00 m!
- Ship tyres, whether bundled as a parcel, with or without a box
- Find out more about our tyre shipping service here
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Maximum dimensions and weight for parcel shipping within Germany:
Width: max. 80 cm | Height: max. 60 cm | Length: max. 200 cm
Girth: max. 300 cm (parcel circumference plus longest side)
Weight: max. 40 kg
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Parcel shipping in Germany: benefit from our extensive range of services
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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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.
Hazardous​Goods​Service
Shipping of selected classes of dangerous goods within Germany – subject to agreement with your GLS depot.
Ident​PIN​Service
Delivery of a parcel to a specific person in exchange for a PIN number.
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.
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.Sorry - your parcel is empty
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International shipping solutions for your business
Parcel shipping across Europe & worldwide with GLS
Expand into new markets worldwide: with GLS, you can ship your parcels quickly, reliably and flexibly to more than 160 countries. Thanks to our international network, you can reach your recipients reliably across borders.
Start your European and worldwide shipping journey with GLS today!
Would you like to manage your parcel shipping via API or plug-in? Then choose your favourite from more than 30 partner systems. Become a GLS business customer and benefit from our reliable shipping solutions.
Optimally organised. Parcel statistics, collections and more – all under one roof
Discover the GLS Customer Portal, your central hub for everything related to parcel shipping. Keep track of your shipments, manage collections and order shipping materials conveniently online. Efficient and straightforward.
GLS Customer Portal - 100% free
âś“ Transparent parcel shipping. Always keep track of where your parcels are and stay informed about current transit times.
âś“ Efficient parcel management. Find out when your next collection is scheduled and make use of numerous self-service features to optimise your shipping processes.
âś“ Customer-focused design. We continuously develop the portal further to make parcel shipping as easy as possible for you.
GLS as an environmentally conscious and responsible partner
When sending parcels, focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting climate protection projects.
Choose our reusable packaging option now and minimise your packaging waste. By making this decision, you actively contribute to protecting our resources.
Fully transparent: we comply with internationally recognised standards and disclose environmental data.
Optimise your shipping or e-commerce business with our fulfilment solutions
Benefit from efficient warehouse logistics, automated order processing and smart value-added services perfectly tailored to the needs of modern online shops.
Create a unique shopping experience that delights and retains your customers through personalised packaging and individual value-added services. At the same time, our logistics chain ensures fast, transparent and flexible delivery for maximum reliability.
Increased competitiveness
Improved process efficiency
Lower logistics costs
Faster delivery
Improved customer satisfaction
Highly professional parcel handling
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