GLS tracking
GLS is a European road-based parcel network, strong in Germany, France, Italy and Spain, and commonly used by European ecommerce sellers.
Tracking number format
11 to 14 digits
12345678901
Purely numeric; the exact length varies by country subsidiary.
How long does delivery take?
1-4 days within Europe
A road network, so transit time scales with distance rather than being flat like air freight.
Things that look wrong but usually are not
- ShopDelivery drop-offs are marked delivered when the parcel reaches the shop, not the recipient.
Also known as
General Logistics Systems · GLS Parcel
Frequently asked questions
- What does a GLS tracking number look like?
- 11 to 14 digits. Purely numeric; the exact length varies by country subsidiary.
- How long does GLS take to deliver?
- 1-4 days within Europe. A road network, so transit time scales with distance rather than being flat like air freight.
- Why has my GLS tracking not updated?
- Parcels are only scanned at fixed points along the route, and on economy services those points can be days apart. Silence of up to two weeks during international transit is normal. See what tracking silence means for how long is too long.
- Can I track a GLS parcel without an account?
- Yes. Paste the number in the box above. Trackuo needs no account and stores nothing about you beyond the parcel itself.