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GLS launches Saturday delivery to GLS Parcel Lockers, becoming the first to deliver packages nationwide on Saturdays
GLS has launched Saturday deliveries to its entire network of GLS Parcel Lockers throughout the Czech Republic. This makes it the first company to offer Saturday deliveries nationwide, rather than just in select regions. The company plans to further expand its network of GLS Parcel Lockers, aiming to put approximately 1,000 more into operation by spring 2027. All of this is done in cooperation with the municipalities and in accordance with the rules governing their proper placement.
More Than Half of All Parcels Are Now Delivered to Parcel Lockers.Choosing an E-shop? Previous Experience and Price Matter Most
The popularity of parcel lockers continues to grow, with more than half of all e-commerce orders now being delivered to lockers. However, home delivery remains a key service. The number of customers sending parcels is also increasing, most often via lockers. Consumers primarily choose online stores based on previous positive experience and product price.
GLS to Further Expand Its Parcel Locker Network. New Target: 3,000 Proprietary Locations
GLS continues its rapid expansion and is preparing further innovations to simplify parcel delivery. The company plans to continue expanding its parcel locker network, aiming to install approximately 1,000 additional proprietary lockers by the end of the fiscal year. This expansion will be carried out in cooperation with municipalities and in accordance with guidelines for appropriate placement. Parcel lockers are also becoming increasingly popular for person-to-person shipments and e-commerce returns.
Pressure from e-shops for faster delivery is growing, but same-day delivery is not yet in demand
The most important topic for e-shops in parcel delivery is delivery speed. They also choose carriers based on how quickly and easily they can process product returns. However, e-shops are not yet very interested in same-day delivery, according to the latest Perfect Crowd survey among e-shops.
GLS has 2,000 own parcel lockers, network expansion continues. Delivery available at a total of 7,000 lockers.
GLS in the Czech Republic has launched its 2,000th parcel locker and will continue expanding both its own network and cooperation with other carriers.
GLS has doubled its network of pickup points and parcel lockers across Europe
GLS has become one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe in building a network of pickup points and parcel lockers. Over the past two years, the company has nearly doubled its network.
Satisfaction with the number of parcel lockers is high, 19% of people want more. They are missing mainly in small municipalities, expansion will continue
The boom of the parcel locker network will continue this year as well. Most households believe that the number of lockers in their municipality is ideal, although one fifth of people would welcome even more lockers. GLS will continue building its own network, as well as interconnecting networks with other carriers.
GLS increased the number of delivered shipments by one fifth; it delivers parcels to 6,500 locations and parcel lockers.
Logistics company GLS recorded a record-breaking Christmas season last year, the strongest in its history, delivering 20% more parcels than the year before. At the same time, it continued its rapid expansion, doubling its network of parcel lockers and increasing the number of pickup points by 40% last year. The company will continue to grow in 2025 as well.
· 20% increase in the number of delivered shipments
· Daily record broken six times in December, with December 17 as the busiest day
· 1,530 parcel lockers vs. 815 lockers a year earlier