Parcel label

Printing of parcel label

It is important that the parcel label is
easily readable with capital letters and
in block letters or printed mechanically.

Important information on the label:

• First and last name of the consignee
• Exact address of the consignee
• Telephone number of the consignee,
• to be able to contact the recipient in
• case of delivery obstacles
• Consignor address including tel.no
• Short description of the contents
• Weight of the shipment
• Shipment date

Parcel Sticker Mini

If for shipment an own address label is
used, a GLS mini parcel sticker must be
used additionally to ensure clear
allocation through the barcode.

For these products and services special
parcel labels and additional stickers are
necessary:

• Euro Business-Parcel
• Cash-Service

Weight Limits

Euro Business-Parcel: max. 50 KG
Business-Parcel: max. 30 KG
Euro Business-Small Parcel: max. 2 KG
Business-Small Parcel: max. 2 KG

Dimensions

Girth

The maximum allowed girth is 3 metres.
It is calculated by 2x height + 2x width + 1x longest side.

Therby the following applies:

• Max. Height = 0,60 M
• Max. Width = 0,80 M
• Max. Length = 2,00 M

The Euro Business Small-Parcel can only be 0,40 M in length and has to fit through the GLS Small Parcel Triangle.

The shipment exclusions according to
the General Terms and Conditions of
GLS Germany apply, for example for:

• Inadequate and/ or not standardised packaged goods (inner and outer packaging)
• Parcels with a value of more than 5.000,- Euro
• Goods of exceptional value (e.g. precious metals, money, securities, art work)
• Firearms as defined according to legislation
• Perishable goods
• Mortal remains
• Live animals
• Temperature sensitive goods

Only accurately packaged and
addressed parcels with a parcel label
can be taken over for shipment.
Information on the correct packaging
can be found on the reverse side.