GLS Austria delivered 200,000th express parcel

Parcel service provider GLS Austria celebrates five years of Express-Parcel service in Austria
 
GLS Austria has recently delivered the 200,000th express parcel. Five years after having introduced the Express-Parcel service in Austria, the parcel service provider still registers double-digit volume growth, Klaus Schädle, Managing Director Europe South, GLS, is pleased about the success. “Volume in GLS’ express segment is growing above market average in Austria,“ reads a press release of the company.
 
The service provider handles Express-Parcel shipments within its parcel system. GLS guarantees delivery of express consignments throughout Austria before 5 pm. or earlier on the next working day – directly to the department addressed and the indicated contact person. “We deliver before 12 am. throughout Austria on demand, or even before 9 or 10 am. in many regions“, says Klaus Schädle. “Express delivery is also available on Saturdays – before 12 am. or 5 pm.“ Senders can book the express product online. Customers may trace their shipments online or via GLS Mobile App, and can receive a delivery note via e-mail on demand for free.
 
GLS Austria is a subsidiary of GLS, General Logistics Systems B.V. (headquartered in Amsterdam). GLS implements reliable, high-quality parcel services for 212,000 customers in Europe, complemented by logistics and express services. Through wholly owned and partner companies, the group’s network covers 42 European countries. 37 central transhipment points and 660 depots are at GLS’ disposal. With its ground based network GLS is one of the leading parcel service providers in Europe. 13,400 employees handle 375 million parcels per year. Every day 16,510 vehicles are on route for GLS. In the financial year 2011/12 GLS achieved revenues of EUR 1.81 billion.

Quelle: LogEastics

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