Table Of Contents
Shipping services
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Full truckload shipping
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One day regional delivery
Special services
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100% cargo coverage
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More transit points
Technology services
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Real-time cargo tracking
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Supply chain waste removal
About GLS Canada / Dicom
GLS Canada is a courier company that assists brands meet their logistics needs. It operates in both B2B and B2C segments. It was founded in Quebec in 1968 as Dicom, before officially becoming a part of GLS group in 2018. The company’s foundation is built on a deep commitment of ensuring customer satisfaction and improving logistic services for customers worldwide.
The GLS group is a leading delivery service provider in Europe with an extensive network covering 40 countries. Its network has continued to expand and has been serving clients worldwide. It started with a single car and a driver, today it serves customers across the world through different modes of transportation.
It has more than 1000 terminals and a fleet of 30,000 delivery vehicles. It completes approximately 80,000 deliveries a day. The company annually serves approximately 230,000 customers, and generates a revenue of 5.4 billion euro. It has the capacity to ship 862 million parcels in a year. It has 4500 trucks for long distance deliveries, with 160 national/regional hubs, and 1600 depots in total.
Regional parcel deliveries by GLS Canada are one of the best in the industry. 95% of the intra-provincial deliveries are done in 24 hours. It has the fastest and most expensive regional network to help expand your business at a rapid pace. Operational flexibility, IT support, and timely deliveries are the company’s benchmark.
It prides itself on speed, reliability and quality of service. The company provides businesses like yours with innovative solutions to make shipping cost effective and efficient. Compared to other carriers in Canada, it is faster and has more transit points. The company has partnered up with smaller carriers effectively throughout provinces in Canada. It also provides complete coverage for deliveries across Canada.
Truckload shipments within Canada and across borders are another one of its specialities. Company’s logistics solutions allow businesses to simplify large shipment transportation. It provides complete visibility to businesses and their customers by connecting them directly to the delivery personnel. It has a staff of more than 100 drivers to complete truckload shipments as and when required by your business.
Whether companies are mid-ranged or fortune 500, GLS Canada can handle their freight management with ease. By removing supply chain waste, it makes the delivery process much more efficient and cost effective. The company offers cross-dock and consolidation, line haul, and final mile delivery.
It is capable of becoming a trusted partner in your business. It can integrate with all sorts of businesses irrespective of their size or segment. Businesses can integrate with GLS Canada through ClickPost using various API integration methods like the carrier API. Businesses benefit from its large customer base, which can help in expanding their business and ultimately boost sales.
FAQs about GLS Canada / Dicom
1) What are a customer’s options if they miss a delivery by GLS?
If a person was not present to receive the shipment through GLS, they need to call the company’s customer service. The support team will help you resolve the issue and reschedule the delivery.
2) How can customers track their parcels through GLS?
GLS allows its customers to track their shipments easily through an online tracking system. Customers only need the tracking number or the shipment number to track their order. GLS offers complete visibility throughout the delivery process.
API | Description |
Manifestation and shipping label generation API: |
Start the pickup on GLS platform, obtain a waybill and shipping label, and begin the pickup process |
Track Shipment API: | Monitor the progress of your GLS delivery by using the AWB number. |
Cancellation API | End the shipment that has been registered with GLS to initiate the return process. |
EDD API: | Show the estimated delivery time for products on the product page prior to the actual delivery. |
NDR Action update: | Update the post-NDR action directly within GLS’ database. |
Return Web-hooks: | Track the status of your return order by using the corresponding AWB number. |