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International parcel carrier GLS now launches in the Czech RepublicGLS Parcel Boxes in the Czech Republic. There will be 85 of them in pilot operation across the country this season.

The popularity of independent carrier dispensaries is growing year on year. Currently 39 people use them when ordering goods from e-shops, 8 p.p. more than last year. This is according to a survey conducted by GLS via Instant Research. The parcel carrier is now launching a campaign called Christmas in a Parcel to support its network of outlets, with the chance to win an e-bike or e-scooter from e-bike specialists. The aim is to motivate people to also to use GLS drop-off points, which are constantly expanding in number, and to contribute to a more sustainable way of transporting parcels.

For the twelfth year, the parcel carrier GLS has been involved in the traditional project Daruj hračku (Give a toy), in which it transports gifts for children from children's homes and social care institutions free of charge. Last year, couriers transported a total of 4,512 packages weighing 6 tonnes and worth CZK 6.5 million.

More people are choosing to pay online by card when buying goods in online stores. More than half of Czechs 55 Young people aged 18 to 26 pay online most often by card or with Apple or Google Pay. It turns out that Czechs are more thrifty when shopping online and consider every unnecessary expense. Interest in cash on delivery continues to decline. In the last 7 years, by up to 17 pp. conducted by GLS via Instant research.

The international parcel carrier GLS in cooperation with the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises of the Czech Republic will again support women entrepreneurs and small craft producers in the beginning or development of their business. The three best business stories from both categories will be rewarded with a voucher for the e-Balík Profi service, which provides tailor-made shipping for entrepreneurs.

Over 24,000 people from all over the country cycled, scooted, walked or ran to work in May. As part of the 12th edition of the Bike to Work project, 811 tonnes of CO2 emissions were saved. The parcel carrier GLS, which has long been committed to reducing emissions, again took part in the project as a general partner.

Is your city, town, street or favourite shop missing a drop-off and delivery point for your parcels International parcel carrier GLS has launched a campaign to expand and improve its Parcel Shop network across the Czech Republic. The campaign, called Everywhere You Need, started a few days ago and has already generated over 40 interesting tips and suggestions for new drop-off points. The GLS Parcel Shop network is currently one of the fastest growing networks of drop-off points on the Czech market.

International parcel carrier GLS will expand its fleet by at least 10 more vans and 10 electric cargo bikes by the end of the year. GLS also emphasises environmental protection in the construction and renovation of its transport hubs. The roof of the new hall of the international sorting centre in Jihlava is filled with a total of 666 solar panels, which generate energy for the day-to-day operation of the site, saving up to 156 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, equivalent to more than 7,000 trees planted.