Shipping Guideline of GLS
In order to make sure that your shipment reaches its destination smoothly, we advise you to carefully read our shipping guidelines. They include information on labels and on the maximum weight and dimensions. Furthermore, the shipping guidelines also inform you about those goods which are excluded from shipping.
Manual Parcel Label
Printing of the manual parcel label
It is important that the manual parcel label is easily readable with capital or block letters or has been printed mechanically.
Please note that registered users to Your-GLS can also print parcel labels online.
Important information on the manual parcel label:
- Exact consignee’s data (name and complete address, no post office box addresses)
- Telephone number of the consignee, to be able to contact the recipient in case of delivery obstacles
- Consignor address including telephone number
- Short description of the contents
- Weight of the shipment
- Shipping date
Manual Parcel sticker "Mini"
If you use your own parcel labels or document bags for your dispatch, a GLS mini parcel sticker must be manually attached onto the parcel in addition to your parcel label, to ensure clear allocation through the barcode.
Special parcel labels and additional stickers
For these products and services special parcel labels and additional stickers are necessary:
- Euro Business - Parcel
- Cash - Service
Further information can be found at the section of this webportal dedicated to your GLS country.
Weights
Weight Limits
- Euro Business-Small Parcel: max. 2 kg
- Euro Business-Parcel: max. 50 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 = 60 cm
- Max. Width = 80 cm
- Max. Length = 200 cm
The Euro Business Small-Parcel can only be 40 cm in length and has to fit through the GLS Small Parcel Triangle.
Excluded from shipment
The shipment exclusions according to the General Terms and Conditions of each local GLS company apply, for example for:
- Firearms as defined according to legislation
- Perishable goods
- Mortal remains
- Live animals
Further specific goods not transported by GLS are listed in the General terms and conditions of the respective GLS country.
