Using the
Pick&ShipService you can request GLS to pick up a parcel at the address of your choice and
deliver it directly to the recipient.
Requirements:
the sender has to be located in Germany or Austria
you'll have to use your own contract with the carrier
only available when using GLS Web API integration
Additional information:
pickup will take place the next working day at the shipping address
the label within our response can't be used for shipping, since the carrier will bring a
shipping label when picking up the parcel. It can be used for internal processes or for
package assignment.
"Cash on delivery parcels with GLS: The recipient pays for the goods on delivery in cash. GLS
accepts the money and transfers it securely and quickly to the sender’s account – usually within
five working days after delivery."
Requirements:
Maximum cash on delivery amount and liability limit: € 2,500
The currency has to be EUR
The sender has to be located in Germany or Austria
The recipient has to be located in Germany or Austria
You'll have to use your own contract with the carrier
{"from":{"first_name":"Serge","last_name":"Sender","company":"Sender Corp.","street":"Sender Str.","street_no":"99","zip_code":"20148","city":"Hamburg","country":"DE"},"to":{"first_name":"Roger","last_name":"Receiver","street":"Receiver Str.","street_no":"1","city":"Hamburg","zip_code":"20535","country":"DE"},"package":{"weight":0.5,"length":20,"width":15,"height":5,"type":"parcel"},"additional_services":[{"name":"drop_authorization","properties":{"message":"Description about where the package should be left"}}],"carrier":"gls","service":"standard","create_shipping_label":true}
FlexDeliveryService
"The FlexDeliveryService gives recipients numerous possibilities to
customise parcel delivery.
[...]
The recipient gets information via e-mail about the upcoming parcel delivery, including the
estimated delivery time frame. If the recipient will not be at home, he can choose from a range
of practical delivery options – actively influencing the delivery of the parcel."
Requirements:
service has to be standard
properties.email is mandatory
Can be used for shipments from Austria, Belgium, Denmark and Germany to the following countries:
AT, BE, CZ, DE, DK, ES, FR, HR, HU, LU, NL, PL, RO, SI, SK
When using the additional service
Guaranteed24Service
the carrier GLS is guaranteeing delivery on the next business day (except Saturdays) for shipments
within Germany. If the delivery can't be made within time, GLS will refund the extra charges for
the service.
Requirements:
Only applicable for shipments within Germany
The sender and recipient have to be located in Germany
You'll have to use your own contract with the carrier
{"from":{"first_name":"Serge","last_name":"Sender","company":"Sender Corp.","street":"Sender Str.","street_no":"99","zip_code":"20148","city":"Hamburg","country":"DE"},"to":{"first_name":"Daniel","last_name":"Bernoulli","street":"Rue du Grand-Pré","street_no":"2a","city":"Lausanne","zip_code":"1007","country":"CH"},"package":{"weight":0.5,"length":20,"width":15,"height":5,"type":"parcel"},"service":"standard","carrier":"gls","incoterm":"ddp","create_shipping_label":true}
ShopDeliveryService
"GLS delivers parcels except tyres) directly to a ParcelShop. Recipients select in advance the
ParcelShop to which the parcel should be sent. Once parcels have arrived, GLS informs recipients
by e-mail or text message. They can collect their parcels from the GLS ParcelShop within the
next eight working days after the day of delivery."
Requirements:
to.first_name is mandatory
to.last_name is mandatory
to.email is mandatory
drop_off_point.drop_off_point_id is mandatory (can be determined through the
GLS parcelshop search)
drop_off_point.type has to be parcel_shop
The sender has to be located in one of the following countries: AT, DE, BE, DK, PL
The recipient has to be located in one of the following countries: AT, DE, BE, DK, PL
If you want to enable your customers to reduce their carbon footprint or they do not own a
printer, you can provide them with a QR code they can then show at the respective store to get a
returns label.
Notice:
When creating a QR code you will also always receive a normal returns label.
Requirements:
Returns from the following countries are possible:
"With the LetterboxService, we deliver small consignments directly to the consignee`s letterbox.
This service is ideal for sending small items, mailshots or catalogues, where the consignee's
signature is not required."
Shipments created using the
LetterboxService can be
eligible for a monetary kickback by GLS upon successful delivery. Talk to your GLS account manager for more
details.
A tracker can be used for tracking shipments that were created using a tool outside of shipcloud.
This way you can get notified of shipment changes, even if your shipping label has been created
somewhere else.