Track GLS with context
GLS tracking events are stored as a timeline so you can see where your parcel is and where it has been without checking back on GLS tracking sites repeatedly.
Adding a short label to each parcel makes it easier to identify at a glance in a mixed dashboard of deliveries.
GLS tracking number formats
GLS parcel numbers are typically 8 to 11 digits, though formats vary by country and depot. The number appears on the shipping label and in dispatch confirmation emails from senders.
Paste the tracking number as shown on the label. GLS may also present a barcode reference beginning with a country prefix depending on the shipping origin.
About GLS
GLS (General Logistics Systems) is a parcel delivery network headquartered in Amsterdam and owned by Royal Mail Group. It was founded in 1989 and now operates in more than 40 European countries, making it one of the largest parcel carriers in continental Europe.
GLS operates primarily through a network of partner depots rather than wholly owned facilities, which allows rapid geographic expansion. Its FlexDeliveryService lets recipients redirect parcels to a parcel shop before the delivery attempt.
GLS status messages explained
"Pre-advice" or "data received" means the GLS network has shipment information but has not yet collected the parcel. "In warehouse" means the parcel has arrived at a GLS depot. "In transport" or "in transit" means it is moving between depots.
"Out for delivery" means the parcel is on a delivery vehicle heading to the recipient address. "Could not be delivered" means an attempt was made but nobody was available — a notification card is left and the parcel is typically held at a GLS parcel shop.