GLS: flexible delivery for parcels sent between Germany and Austria
GLS FlexDeliveryService offers recipients flexible parcel delivery on demand for international parcel shipments between Austria and Germany
GLS now offers its FlexDeliveryService also for parcels sent between Germany and Austria. This means Delivery choices are now available for recipients of international parcel shipments as well, which is an innovation for the proven FlexDeliveryService. GLS introduced this additional service free of charge for national parcels in Germany over a year ago and followed suit in Austria in September 2013. “We plan to expand this innovative service to other countries which have already introduced the FlexDeliveryService,” says Rico Back, CEO of GLS.
The recipient receives an email notification from GLS as soon as the parcel is shipped. Parcels sent between Germany and Austria are delivered within a standard delivery time of 24 to 48 hours. The recipient will be notified of the expected delivery date and approximate time frame. While the shipment is on its way, recipients can redirect the parcel to a different address, or choose a GLS ParcelShop as the pick-up point. They can also choose a different day for the delivery. GLS offers a total of six options, flexibly catering to the needs and requirements of recipients. The GLS mobile app enables the quick access to these options with a smartphone while on the go.
GLS, General Logistics Systems B.V. (headquartered in Amsterdam), realises reliable, high-quality parcel services for 220,000 customers in Europe, complemented by logistics and express services. Through wholly owned and partner companies, the Group provides a network coverage of 37 European states and is globally connected via contractual agreements. 37 central transhipment points and 667 depots are at GLS’ disposal. With its ground based network GLS is one of the leading parcel service providers in Europe. About 14,000 employees handle 380 million parcels per year. Every day around 18,000 vehicles are on route for GLS. In the financial year 2012/13 GLS achieved revenues of EUR 1.84 billion.www. gls-group.eu/DE/en
Quelle: LogEastics
Portal: www.logistik-express.com
