Fast and flexible Parcel service!

We have one of the largest expedited ground networks in Canada.

Parcel (or courier) shipping refers to the transport of small packages weighing less than 150 lbs. Do you ship envelopes, pouches or corrugated boxes? Then look no further, as our services can be adapted to your transport needs. GLS customers benefit from faster transit times with later pickups and early morning deliveries.

  • Over 60,000 parcels successfully handled each day.
  • One-stop solution for Parcel, Freight, and Logistics services.
  • Strategically positioned facilities for more overnight deliveries.
  • Specialized equipment for industry-leading low claims.

Fast Delivery
Fast and reliable interprovincial delivery services
Superior Coverage
Coast-to-coast coverage across Canada
Ability to integrate
We can pick up and deliver Parcel and Freight together
Excellent customer support and seamless IT integration

Map of GLS Canada showing Parcel Coverage

We make parcel shipping easy!

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"GLS provides our customers with fast, courteous and solutions-oriented service that exceeds expectations every day. Always eager to help with any of our needs at every level of our organization and quite often stepping outside the box to provide insights on market-related issues that could impact our performance."

Jonathan B.

Freight shipping, simplified!

GLS provides seamless shipping solutions to almost every Canadian!

Freight shipping includes less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload services, which includes any shipment over 150 lbs. Do you often ship one or more pallets (skids)? GLS provides coast-to-coast coverage with one of the largest expedited Freight networks in Canada. Our customers benefit from later pickups and early morning deliveries!

  • Thousands of Freight shipments successfully handled daily.
  • Strategically positioned facilities for more overnight deliveries.
  • Freight shipments are handled with the same level of precision and speed as Parcel deliveries.
  • Specialized equipment for industry-leading low claims.

Fast Delivery
Fast and reliable interprovincial delivery services
Superior Coverage
Coast-to-coast coverage across Canada
Ability to integrate
We can pick up and deliver to Parcel and Freight together
Excellent customer support and seamless IT integration

GLS Canada map

We make shipping Freight easy!

Start shipping!

"GLS provides our customers with fast, courteous and solutions-oriented service that exceeds expectations every day. Always eager to help with any of our needs at every level of our organization and quite often stepping outside the box to provide insights on market-related issues that could impact our performance."

Jonathan B.

If we can't deliver directly, we have relationships with carriers who do!

We are experts in improving speed, eliminating waste and creating an overall better transportation experience.

We have long-standing relationships with partners throughout Canada and the U.S. to serve you best.

With our in-house Transportation Management Software (TMS), we can find you the best service for all your shipments. It's easy to select a carrier with the transit times, schedules and prices that meet your needs. The GLS TMS lets you select a delivery team without any bias.

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Trust one partner for all shipments to Canada!

Simplify your supply chain with GLS and benefit from expedited freight forwarding from the U.S. into Canada.

Our ground network throughout the U.S. is strategically positioned to offer ideal consolidation points and easy access to Canadian gateways.

How do we do it?

  • GLS will arrange pickups from U.S. customers and forward shipments to one of our Canadian gateways.
  • Shipments are consolidated at our U.S. gateways and forwarded by ground/ air to a Canadian induction center. Shipments can be sent directly to Canada from your U.S. DC if volume permits.
  • We facilitate single-entry customs clearance for multiple shipments before they arrive at the border.
  • Once in Canada, shipments are deconsolidated and delivered by a GLS driver direct to your customers.

Over 50 years of experience
Dedicated client relations to manage your shipments
1500+ drivers
65+ terminals across Canada

Map of GLS US

We make cross-border shipping easy!

Start shipping!

The Acropolis warehousing advantage, now a part of GLS!

Acropolis Warehousing Inc. offers clients sustainable, integrated, asset-based third-party logistics across Western Canada. You can feel confident your goods are being stored and handled with the highest level of professionalism available in the warehousing industry.

We provide:

  • Improved cost control by reducing capital & overhead.
  • Greater flexibility with Freight consolidation opportunities.
  • Numerous term options available to accomodate storage and warehousing needs.
  • Accurate inventory control.
  • Increased inventory turnover.
  • Waste disposal reduction.
  • Product stewardship.

Inventory Management
Utilizing a sophisticated, modern Warehouse Management System (Tecsys ™ WMS)

Feel comfortable knowing your products are being stored, itemized, and categorized with efficiency backed by software systems engineered to be the best in the business.

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Expedited order process
Proven track record with 99.8% order accuracy

Almost all fulfillments are available for same day pick and ship.

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Custom solutions
We can custom tailor a solution regardless of the request

From container drayage and destuff, to complex inventory management and final mile delivery, we are your premier partner in warehousing and delivery.

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Direct distribution
Direct delivery coverage across Canada with the GLS network of 65+ terminals

Acropolis is also partnered with industry-leading asset-based carriers across North America.

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Map of Acropolis facilities in Canada.

Acropolis participates in many certification programs and subscribes to several industry related groups.

  • Agrichemical Warehousing Standards Association (AWSA)*
  • National Fire Code of Canada
  • NFPA30 Flammable & Combustible Liquids Code
  • Responsible Care: Distribution Codes of Practice
  • Canadian Emergency Planning Standard CAN/CSA Z731-M03
  • NSF 60 certified

*Exceptions: Edmonton West, Kamloops, Vancouver

Product Storage

With accreditation and certification to store, handle, and distribute a multitude of goods in varying shapes and sizes, our service offerings are catered to a wide variety of product storage solutions:

Table of products stored by Acropolis.

Fast and flexible Parcel service!

We have one of the largest expedited ground networks in Canada.

Parcel (or courier) shipping refers to the transport of small packages weighing less than 150 lbs. Do you ship envelopes, pouches or corrugated boxes? Then look no further, as our services can be adapted to your transport needs. GLS customers benefit from faster transit times with later pickups and early morning deliveries.

  • Over 60,000 parcels successfully handled each day.
  • One-stop solution for Parcel, Freight, and Logistics services.
  • Strategically positioned facilities for more overnight deliveries.
  • Specialized equipment for industry-leading low claims.

Fast Delivery
Fast and reliable interprovincial delivery services
Superior Coverage
Coast-to-coast coverage across Canada
Ability to integrate
We can pick up and deliver Parcel and Freight together
Excellent customer support and seamless IT integration

Map of GLS Canada showing Parcel Coverage

We make parcel shipping easy!

Start shipping

"GLS provides our customers with fast, courteous and solutions-oriented service that exceeds expectations every day. Always eager to help with any of our needs at every level of our organization and quite often stepping outside the box to provide insights on market-related issues that could impact our performance."

Jonathan B.

Freight shipping, simplified!

GLS provides seamless shipping solutions to almost every Canadian!

Freight shipping includes less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload services, which includes any shipment over 150 lbs. Do you often ship one or more pallets (skids)? GLS provides coast-to-coast coverage with one of the largest expedited Freight networks in Canada. Our customers benefit from later pickups and early morning deliveries!

  • Thousands of Freight shipments successfully handled daily.
  • Strategically positioned facilities for more overnight deliveries.
  • Freight shipments are handled with the same level of precision and speed as Parcel deliveries.
  • Specialized equipment for industry-leading low claims.

Fast Delivery
Fast and reliable interprovincial delivery services
Superior Coverage
Coast-to-coast coverage across Canada
Ability to integrate
We can pick up and deliver to Parcel and Freight together
Excellent customer support and seamless IT integration

GLS Canada map

We make shipping Freight easy!

Start shipping!

"GLS provides our customers with fast, courteous and solutions-oriented service that exceeds expectations every day. Always eager to help with any of our needs at every level of our organization and quite often stepping outside the box to provide insights on market-related issues that could impact our performance."

Jonathan B.

If we can't deliver directly, we have relationships with carriers who do!

We are experts in improving speed, eliminating waste and creating an overall better transportation experience.

We have long-standing relationships with partners throughout Canada and the U.S. to serve you best.

With our in-house Transportation Management Software (TMS), we can find you the best service for all your shipments. It's easy to select a carrier with the transit times, schedules and prices that meet your needs. The GLS TMS lets you select a delivery team without any bias.

Arrows pointing to keywords

Trust one partner for all shipments to Canada!

Simplify your supply chain with GLS and benefit from expedited freight forwarding from the U.S. into Canada.

Our ground network throughout the U.S. is strategically positioned to offer ideal consolidation points and easy access to Canadian gateways.

How do we do it?

  • GLS will arrange pickups from U.S. customers and forward shipments to one of our Canadian gateways.
  • Shipments are consolidated at our U.S. gateways and forwarded by ground/ air to a Canadian induction center. Shipments can be sent directly to Canada from your U.S. DC if volume permits.
  • We facilitate single-entry customs clearance for multiple shipments before they arrive at the border.
  • Once in Canada, shipments are deconsolidated and delivered by a GLS driver direct to your customers.

Over 50 years of experience
Dedicated client relations to manage your shipments
1500+ drivers
65+ terminals across Canada

Map of GLS US

We make cross-border shipping easy!

Start shipping!

The Acropolis warehousing advantage, now a part of GLS!

Acropolis Warehousing Inc. offers clients sustainable, integrated, asset-based third-party logistics across Western Canada. You can feel confident your goods are being stored and handled with the highest level of professionalism available in the warehousing industry.

We provide:

  • Improved cost control by reducing capital & overhead.
  • Greater flexibility with Freight consolidation opportunities.
  • Numerous term options available to accomodate storage and warehousing needs.
  • Accurate inventory control.
  • Increased inventory turnover.
  • Waste disposal reduction.
  • Product stewardship.

Inventory Management
Utilizing a sophisticated, modern Warehouse Management System (Tecsys ™ WMS)

Feel comfortable knowing your products are being stored, itemized, and categorized with efficiency backed by software systems engineered to be the best in the business.

×
Expedited order process
Proven track record with 99.8% order accuracy

Almost all fulfillments are available for same day pick and ship.

×
Custom solutions
We can custom tailor a solution regardless of the request

From container drayage and destuff, to complex inventory management and final mile delivery, we are your premier partner in warehousing and delivery.

×
Direct distribution
Direct delivery coverage across Canada with the GLS network of 65+ terminals

Acropolis is also partnered with industry-leading asset-based carriers across North America.

×

Map of Acropolis facilities in Canada.

Acropolis participates in many certification programs and subscribes to several industry related groups.

  • Agrichemical Warehousing Standards Association (AWSA)*
  • National Fire Code of Canada
  • NFPA30 Flammable & Combustible Liquids Code
  • Responsible Care: Distribution Codes of Practice
  • Canadian Emergency Planning Standard CAN/CSA Z731-M03
  • NSF 60 certified

*Exceptions: Edmonton West, Kamloops, Vancouver

Product Storage

With accreditation and certification to store, handle, and distribute a multitude of goods in varying shapes and sizes, our service offerings are catered to a wide variety of product storage solutions:

Table of products stored by Acropolis.

Why choose GLS in Canada?

Find out more!