In Neuenstein (Germany) the starting signal for a dynamic upward development was given - German Parcel was founded.
GLS Group History
In 1989, 25 brave forwarders had a daring idea: build a national parcel service provider in the center of Germany. German Parcel was born. This was the start of the unprecedented story of GLS Group.
1989
1989
In Neuenstein (Germany) the starting signal for a dynamic upward development was given - German Parcel was founded.
1989
1992
1992
General Parcel, the European franchise system was founded.
1992
General Parcel, the European franchise system was founded.
1999
1999
Royal Mail Group acquires German Parcel and General Logistics Systems (GLS) was founded.
1999
Royal Mail Group acquires German Parcel and General Logistics Systems (GLS) was founded.
1999 - 2002
1999 - 2002
GLS network was established through acquisitions and founding of companies in numerous countries.
1999 - 2002
GLS network was established through acquisitions and founding of companies in numerous countries.
2002
2002
Launch of the common GLS brand.
2002
Launch of the common GLS brand.
2003 - 2007
2003 - 2007
Introduction of a uniform quality management system, further network expansion, foundation of GLS IT Services and technological advancements.
2003 - 2007
Introduction of a uniform quality management system, further network expansion, foundation of GLS IT Services and technological advancements.
2008 - 2015
2008 - 2015
Launch of ThinkGreen activities, continuous network expansion and introduction of dedicated 2C services.
2008 - 2015
Launch of ThinkGreen activities, continuous network expansion and introduction of dedicated 2C services.
2016 - 2020
2016 - 2020
Focused geographic expansion in North America, investments in network infrastructure.
2016 - 2020
Focused geographic expansion in North America, investments in network infrastructure.