GLS Integrates its US and European Networks, Expanding International Delivery Services
February 11, 2025 | Amsterdam, France
- GLS Group integrates GLS US with its European network, enabling direct parcel delivery between the US and Europe.
- This integration strengthens GLS Group’s global reach and improves customer experience with faster, more reliable cross-border deliveries and expanded market access.
Amsterdam, February 11, 2025 – GLS Group announces the successful integration of GLS US services with its European network, allowing direct parcel delivery between the US and Europe. This strategic initiative marks a significant step in connecting GLS US with the GLS Group’s European network, spanning 40 countries, while enhancing transatlantic parcel delivery capabilities and expanding service offerings for customers.
Dr. Karl Pfaff, Chief Executive of GLS Group, commented:
"Bringing together GLS US services with our European network is a milestone in our global journey. By linking the US with Europe, we are opening the door to expanded services and markets for our customers."
Milo Kars, Managing Director of GLS International, added:
"Integrating with our European network is an exciting development for us. It bridges the service between the US and our leading, vast European ground-based network, offering enhanced parcel delivery solutions and direct access to new markets. This demonstrates our commitment to providing superior international service from a single source."
The integration combines GLS’ ground-based strengths in Europe with its US operations, offering near express-level transit times, live tracking, and flexible redirection options at competitive rates, ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience for customers across both regions.
As GLS continues to expand its international presence, the next step will be integrating Canada into its network, further strengthening its transatlantic service offering.
About GLS
GLS Group is one of the largest parcel services providers in Europe, with a strong local presence in almost all countries across the continent. It also operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in Canada and on the USA’s West Coast within one GLS network. This allows GLS to seamlessly connect its customers and communities with millions of parcels and stories every day. GLS’ network connects its markets with high velocity and flexibility to respond to their fast-changing and dynamic nature. The company provides its customers across 40 countries high-quality service that best suits their needs. The GLS network consists of over 120 hubs and more than 1,600 depots, supported by more than 35,600 walkers, light vehicles and vans, and 6,100 trucks. This offers network resilience, superior flexibility, and extended reach. In 2023/24, GLS generated record revenues of 5.6 billion euros and delivered 905 million parcels across the markets. For more information, visit
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