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Every December, the package carrier GLS exceeds its maximum last year
GLSreceived the highest number of packages in its history on its delivery network on Black Friday,Friday 27 November. Similarly high numbers were repeated a few days later. The difference betweenthe weakest and strongest day reached 330%. The volume of processed shipments exceeded last year'sdaily Christmas maximum already in October, twice, in November even 13 times.
For the tenth time GLS drivers will transport free gifts for children from children's homes
For the tenth time, the GLS will transport free gifts for children from children's homes and social care institutions. Last year, drivers delivered 6 tons of gifts worth CZK 6.17 million as part of the traditional Donate a Toy project. This year, the Sportisimo retail chain is also involved in the project as a partner.
GLS supports women entrepreneurs in e-commerce.
The Czech Republic knows the 10 best businesswomen in the field of e-commerce. To the eWoman category within the Entrepreneurial Woman project, which has been organized by Women ltd. in cooperation with AMSP CR, 18 businesswomen applied this year. The jury then selected the 10 best business stories to compete for the public. The three winning projects will be rewarded with a voucher worth CZK 15,000.
The Czechs are losing interest in the evening parcel delivery
Parcel transport services in our country are used at least occasionally by 97 % of people. However, delivery of packages by couriers in the evening is not very popular among recipients in the Czech Republic.
GLS supports new entrepreneurs in e-commerce
The GLS parcel carrier will support women entrepreneurs in starting or developing their business. As part of the Entrepreneurial Woman grant program, which has been organized by Ženy s.r.o. in cooperation with the Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Self-Employed of the Czech Republic (AMSP CR), this year a special category of eWoman of the Year will be created for entrepreneurs in the field of e-commerce.
GLS will streamline services in Central Moravia, the new depot in Hulín will also enable international connections
The multinational parcel carrier GLS has opened a new depot in Hulín, into which it has integrated the operation of the existing depot in Kroměříž. The new logistics complex will make it possible to increase transport capacities and newly serve the entire Přerov region.
Delivery of packages directly to Czechs still leads, it is used by three quarters of people
Parcel delivery by courier to home has long been popular among Czechs. According to a GLS survey conducted by Ipsos on a sample of 1,050 respondents, 74% of people use this option.
In the ecological challenge Biking to work this year, despite the emergency situation, 16,000 participants took part
This year's tenth year of the ecological call Biking to work (DPNK), despite the state of emergency, attracted 16,000 participants from all over the country. During May, they drove a total of 200,000 kilometers more than last year.
GLS opens new depot in Moravské Budějovice
The multinational parcel carrier GLS is strengthening its network in the south of Moravia by opening a regional depot in Moravské Budějovice. The new transport hub will increase transport capacity in this region by up to 30%.
The credit system for sending parcels is celebrating success in the coronavirus era. Using by small businesses increased by 80%
In March this year, the GLS transport company was the first to introduce a new service on the Czech market, which significantly reduced the cost of sending packages to users. The online application e-Balík in the new version of Profi enables payments using credits, the creation of multiple directories, the import of contacts or the mass printing of labels.