TimeDefiniteService: Scheduled Parcel Delivery
The TimeDefiniteService from GLS is the perfect solution for particularly time-sensitive shipments. Business customers can send their parcel with a preferred delivery time, choosing from various fixed delivery windows – national before 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, or 12:00, internationally before 9:00, 10:00, or 12:00. The scheduled delivery is conveniently booked as an additional option to the GLS ExpressParcel. Thanks to digital shipment tracking, both you and your recipients can keep an eye on the current shipment status at any time. Additional transparency is provided by the digital recipient signature and real-time delivery notifications.

Parcel Delivery at Your Preferred Time
With the TimeDefiniteService, scheduled delivery becomes easy and reliable – ideal for business customers wishing to offer their clients maximum planning security. The precise delivery windows enable shipments to be delivered exactly – for example, before the start of work or at an agreed time. This builds trust, optimises operational processes, and minimises downtime on the customer side. If you wish to send a parcel with a scheduled delivery time, GLS offers a fast, customer-friendly, and professional solution.
Key Features of the TimeDefiniteService
When speed and punctuality are critical, the GLS TimeDefiniteService is the right choice. The clearly defined delivery times help to make delivery processes more precise, creating scheduled deliveries that offer real added value for your customers.
Your Benefits with the TimeDefiniteService
For particularly urgent shipments, GLS offers a selection of fixed delivery windows. Thanks to online shipment tracking in the GLS private customer portal, both you as the sender and your recipients can view the current status at any time.
- For particularly time-sensitive shipments, you can choose from various scheduled options depending on the destination: nationally on weekdays before 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, or 12:00, internationally on weekdays before 9:00, 10:00, or 12:00.
- With our online shipment tracking in the GLS private customer portal, both you and your recipients are always kept up to date.
- The digital recipient signature is available online.
- You receive real-time delivery notifications.
- Shipping of oversized goods (up to a maximum girth of 6 m) is also possible – simply contact us.
- If something does go wrong, we provide liability cover up to a maximum value of €750 per parcel.
Further Services for Time-Critical Parcel Deliveries
Business customers who depend on reliable and scheduled parcel deliveries benefit from a well-thought-out range of fast shipping solutions with GLS. Our ExpressServices are designed for maximum punctuality and transparency – ensuring that your logistics processes remain stable even under time pressure. The TimeDefiniteService perfectly complements classic express shipping by offering the option to precisely schedule the delivery time. For many companies, this is a crucial advantage in daily competition – as reliable delivery fosters customer trust.Become a GLS Business Customer
Would you like to regularly send parcels with a preferred delivery time using reliable services? Then become a business customer with GLS! With the TimeDefiniteService, we offer you the opportunity to have your shipments delivered with pinpoint accuracy – ideal for demanding logistics processes. Benefit from transparent pricing, modern online handling, and a wide range of express solutions. Together, we will make your logistics as precise as your operations demand.