DB Schenker expands European parcel service

DB Schenker Logistics has entered a partnership with GLS Group to expand its Europe-wide parcel service, starting Jan. 1 in Germany.

   DB Schenker Logistics has entered a partnership with GLS Group to expand its Europe-wide parcel service.
   GLS is a longtime parcel services provider throughout Europe and will deliver these shipments for the DB Schenker Logistics.
   “Freight customers are increasingly requesting parcel services,” said Rico Back, chief executive officer of GLS Group, in a statement. “GLS already works together with many freight companies and networks, including DB Schenker Logistics on a national level. By signing the cooperation agreement, we have extended our cooperation to include the European economic area.”
   As part of the arrangement, DB Schenker Logistics will handle pallet-load shipments for GLS.
   Implementation of the partnership will begin Jan. 1, initially in Germany and then “step by step across Europe,” DB Schenker Logistics said.