GLS opens new national hub in France to expand parcel operations

September 26, 2024 | Oude Meer

GLS inaugurates its national hub in Le Coudray-Montceaux

  • GLS opens a new national hub in the South of Paris, France, enhancing capacity and efficiency.
  • The facility can process 15,000 parcels per hour and features advanced sorting systems and sustainable technologies, designed to significantly enhance productivity.

Oude Meer, September 26, 2024 – GLS, a leading parcel service provider with presence in Europe and North America, has officially opened its new national hub in the South of Paris (Coudray-Montceaux), France, on September 25th, 2024. Equipped with the latest technologies, this hub is designed to enhance GLS' capabilities in the parcel transport market, both in France and internationally.

The state-of-the-art hub will enable GLS France to meet the evolving needs of the e-commerce market and serve its customers even better through improved delivery tracking using geo-localised services, and by allowing last-minute changes for ultra-flexible delivery options.

Nicolas Robert, Managing Director of GLS France, commented: “We are proud to announce the opening of our new national hub in Coudray-Montceaux. The new hub will enhance our operational efficiency and enable us to meet the growing demands of our customers, reflecting our commitment to continuously improve our operations to deliver even more value to our customers.”

The hub features user-friendly automated sorting systems, modern IT management and real-time, dynamic production steering. It also includes advanced barcode scanning, tools for measuring parcel size and efficient truck movement management. A key focus in the site's design was ensuring staff safety through improved processes, equipment and training.

The facility meets the strictest environmental standards and aligns with GLS’ sustainability objectives. The simple and sleek structure includes photovoltaic solutions, 100% LED lighting adjustable based on external brightness and a rainwater harvesting system.

Key figures for the Coudray-Montceaux hub:

  • 11,000 m² of operational space
  • 1,600 m² of offices
  • 114 Heavy Goods Vehicle doors with weatherproof seals, industrial lights, dock bumpers, external telescopic lip mini-levellers and reinforced jacks with concrete floors
  • 15,000 parcels/hour with the highest quality standards
  • 2 minutes 30 seconds from entry to exit
  • Less than 6% non-conveyable
  • 1,200 photovoltaic panels
  • 5,000 litres of rainwater harvesting capacity
  • 100% natural LED lighting
  • 14 electric charging stations, including one heavy-duty supercharger

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 36,600 walkers, light vehicles and vans, and 6,500 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 https://gls-group.com/FR/fr/home/


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