Bulky goods shipping – Sending large parcels
The term bulky goods shipping refers to a shipping method that focuses on the transport of large and unwieldy parcels. These bulky parcels can differ in size, shape and weight from the standard parcel dimensions of a parcel service provider. Since everyday parcel shipping is managed using automatic sorting systems and bulky goods do not fit into these systems, the affected parcels must be sorted manually. This means additional effort is required for shipping bulky goods.
Send bulky goods with GLS
As an experienced parcel service provider, we naturally support you with the shipping of your bulky goods:
- Whether conveniently during the agreed collection times or after registering through your shipping system – we will collect your large or bulky parcels from you.
Which parcels are considered bulky goods or “non-sortable”?
This includes, for example:
- Tyres, such as car or bicycle tyres
- Rolls, sacks and fabric bales
- Canisters, plastic buckets and wooden boxes
- Parcels longer than 120 cm
- Parcels with protruding parts of any kind
Not sure whether your parcel counts as bulky goods? Then simply take a look at our NC goods guideline.
What to bear in mind when shipping bulky goods
Our permitted maximum dimensions for parcel size and weight also apply to bulky goods:
- The parcel’s girth – that is, the circumference plus the longest side – may be up to 3 metres.
- The weight limit is 40 kilograms (for global shipping usually 40 kg – but up to 50 kg possible in some countries).
Since these parcels cannot be sorted automatically, we sort them manually for you. For this additional handling, we charge a surcharge (prices available on request via contact form).
Become a GLS business customer now
We are your strong and reliable shipping partner – of course also when it comes to your bulky goods.
As a GLS business customer, you can take advantage of our bulky goods shipping as well as many other attractive GLS services.
Find out more about our attractive business partner programme: you can find all the key information at a glance on our business customers overview page. We look forward to working with you!
