Austrian Post International
Shipping & Fulfillment
Overview GLS
About GLS
GLS Germany is the highest-revenue subsidiary of the GLS Group, one of Europe's largest independent parcel delivery companies. The GLS Group delivers more than 905 million shipments per year in approximately 40 countries. GLS Germany offers domestic and international shipping solutions for business and private customers — complemented by more than 10,000 GLS Parcel Shops and Parcel Lockers as well as digital services. The solution serves online retailers of all sizes — from small online shops to enterprise customers.
The PlentyONE integration is implemented as a core integration, enabling automated shipping label creation and the seamless embedding of multiple shipping services directly into the order and fulfillment process. Returns management, customs handling, and shipment notifications run automatically via the integration.
USPs of the GLS integration
Service Portfolio GLS
- Short standard transit times — GLS typically delivers within 24 hours — domestically and within the European shipping network.
- Strong European network — The GLS Group operates in approximately 40 countries, enabling seamless pan-European shipping through a single integration.
- Direct customs connectivity — Customs handling is built directly into the PlentyONE integration, without separate systems or manual intervention.
- Delivery to Parcel Shops and Parcel Lockers — With more than 10,000 GLS drop-off points, shipping costs can be reduced while reaching new customer groups.
Functionality
Features of the GLS integration
- Automated shipping label creation — Shipping labels are generated automatically directly from PlentyONE.
- Domestic shipping solutions — Parcel shipping within Germany with short standard transit times.
- International shipping — Shipping to approximately 40 countries via the GLS European network.
- Integrated customs handling — Direct customs connectivity for international shipments.
- Returns management — Flexible returns solutions including QR-code returns and automated return notification emails.
- Delivery to Parcel Shops and Parcel Lockers — Delivery to more than 10,000 GLS drop-off points in Germany.
- Event-based notifications — Automatic email notifications to customers during the returns process.
- Efficient workflows — Seamless embedding of all shipping processes into the PlentyONE order and fulfillment workflow.
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