GLS US Upgrades its Hayward Hub with an Automated Sortation System

GLS US Upgrades its Hayward Hub with an Automated Sortation System

The State-of-the-Art Solution Can Scan, Weigh, and Measure up to 5,000 Parcels Per Hour

Hayward, CA — June 10, 2022: Today, GLS US, a shipping company that provides parcel and freight delivery services throughout the West announced that it has invested in an automated sortation system for its Hayward Hub. The state-of-the-art system is capable of scanning, weighing, and measuring up to 5,000 parcels each hour. It can also automatically sort individual parcels to predetermined sort lanes according to their delivery destination.

Of the company’s announcement, a spokesperson for GLS US commented, “This investment is one of many improvements GLS US has made to prove its commitment to superior shipping services and customer satisfaction. Thanks to the sortation system’s innovative capabilities, GLS US’ Hayward Hub will be able to process parcels faster than ever, notably reducing delivery times without impacting accuracy or efficiency. Moving forward, GLS US will continue to invest in advanced technologies as we position ourselves as a leader in the parcel and freight delivery industry.”

The company currently covers nine service areas with its Ground, Priority, and Freight shipping services. Currently these areas include:  
 

• Washington

• Oregon

• Idaho

• Nevada

• Utah

• Colorado

• Arizona

• New Mexico

• California

“GLS US’ leading shipping services are recognized for their reliability and efficiency — a reputation that the company aims to maintain with additions like our latest automated sortation system,” said the spokesperson. “In the future, our customers can expect to enjoy a growing number of improvements that ensure their requirements are satisfied quickly and accurately, keeping GLS US their number-one stop for all of their shipping needs.”

GLS US has also recently pledged to follow a “Green Initiative” to reduce emissions, optimize waste disposal, and responsibly handle natural resources by:

• Supplying warehouse facilities with electric/EPA-certified forklifts

• Using reusable bins in distribution centers in place of single use shrink wrap

• Increasing the number of paperless billing options for customers to choose from, which reduces more than 6.6 tons of CO2 emissions annually

• Encouraging a corporate recycling program and following guidelines set by the Electronic Waste Recycling Act when disposing of electronic waste

About GLS US: GLS US is a shipping company that provides parcel and freight delivery throughout the West. Its services include Priority, Ground, and Freight delivery.

Visit GLS-US.com to learn more. October 1st, 2021 GLS US is opening its newest service center in Aurora, CO and expanding its Parcel and LTL network service area to include a population of over 4 million people.

The new service center is part of GLS’s strategic network expansion bringing fast, reliable, and accountable delivery across the western US and beyond. Standard ground transit times between Denver and all major metropolitan west coast cities will be 2 days which is 1 or more days faster than the national competition. Overnight service between Denver and Boise, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe will substantially enhance our Front Range and Mountain West offerings.

"Expanding the GLS network to Denver and Colorado enables current customers access to the great customer experience GLS brings with every delivery” said Millie Tarallo, Chief Commercial Officer at GLS US. “We are here to serve our customers’ needs and excited to be bringing superior speed and quality to the Denver market and to all our customers across our expansive network."

Hiring is under way for all key roles in Operations and Service Support. The timing of this opening comes at a critical capacity need for customers and the industry in this market.

"All of us on the GLS team are proud to bring our full suite of services and global logistics expertise to the Denver market as the next step in growth and expansion," said Steven Bergan, President of GLS US. "With fast growing operations in Parcel, LTL, Truckload, and Dedicated GLS brings a vast array of logistics solutions to companies at every level of the supply chain."

As a global leader in Parcel and Freight services GLS roots were started in Germany and have expanded over the past 30 years to include direct services in all of Europe, the US, and partnerships across the globe.

For more information, interviews, or inquiries please email marketing@gls-us.com to schedule an appointment.

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