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The GLS Group provides reliable, high-quality parcel services to over 250,000 customers, complemented by freight and express services. “Quality leader in parcel logistics” is GLS’ guiding principle. Through wholly owned and partner companies, the GLS Group covers 41 countries and is globally connected via contractual agreements. With its ground-based network, GLS is one of the leading parcel service providers in Europe. The Group also operates through wholly owned subsidiaries in Canada and on the West Coast of the USA. The GLS network consists of c. 71 central and regional transshipment points and c. 1,500 depots which are supported by 31,000 final-mile delivery vehicles and c. 4,000 long distance trucks. GLS employs c. 21,000 people. In the 2020/21 fiscal year GLS generated revenues of 4.5 billion euros and delivered 840 million parcels.
Overview
Location
Netherlands, Limburg, Heythuysen
Employees
10001+
Founded date
1999
Mentions in press and media 8
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| Oct 1, 2026 | Deutsche Post Swallows Salzburg Parcel Locker Scale-Up myflexbox | Set Trending Topics as a preferred source on Google. What began as an in-house start-up at a regional energy utility in Salzburg is about to become part of Europe’s largest logistics group. Deutsche Post is acquiring the Salzburg-based parc... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | GLS US Recognized as an Employer of Choice® | GLS. Parcels to People GLS US recognized as first logistics company to earn the Employer of Choice® award for excellence in workplace culture, leadership, and employee engagement. GLS demonstrates commitment through its collaborative cultur... |
| Apr 13, 2026 | GLS US Expands Texas Footprint with Houston Launch | GLS US launches Houston parcel service April 13, 2026, expanding its Texas footprint with reliable delivery, real-time visibility, and dedicated support. MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GLS US, a leading region... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Automation Revolution: NEOintralogistics Secures €3M for RaaS Expansion | NEOintralogistics secured €3M in funding. This empowers affordable warehouse automation. Their Robotics-as-a-Service model eliminates huge upfront costs. It offers flexible, pay-per-pick solutions. This democratizes critical logistics techn... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | NEOintralogistics secures €3M to democratise warehouse automation through RaaS | German robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) provider NEOintralogistics has closed a €3 million seed funding round, led by the Amadeus APEX Technology Fund with participation from Cetus Holding. The need for accessible automation solutions continues... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Astrotalk Appoints Deepak Khetan as CFO Amid Expansion Drive Khetan will oversee financial planning, compliance, risk management, and investor relations while also playing a role in broader business decisions. | Astrotalk, a leading astrology platform, has announced the appointment of Deepak Khetan as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The move comes as the company prepares for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) expected within the next two yea... |
| Jan 28, 2020 | GLS Capital closes debut litigation finance fund on $345m | Chicago-based GLS Capital has raised $345m of capital commitments for the final close of its first litigation finance fu |
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FAQ about GLS
When was GLS founded?
GLS was founded in 1999.
What has the press written about GLS?
Parsers VC has collected 8 articles mentioning GLS, among them “Deutsche Post Swallows Salzburg Parcel Locker Scale-Up myflexbox” (Oct 1, 2026) and “GLS US Recognized as an Employer of Choice®” (Aug 6, 2026).
Is GLS still active?
Yes, GLS is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 12, 2026.