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Quadient and GLS France have announced a significant agreement that will see the latter use the former’s Parcel Pending by Quadient network currently being rolled out in France.
Under the new agreement, as soon as November, GLS will have access to the full extent of Quadient’s open network in France to deliver its parcels, while also benefiting from exclusive reserved space on a specific number of sites in the carrier’s priority geographical areas.
GLS France plans to offer its customers up to 1,500 Quadient drop-off and pick-up points by 2025, including those from the recently announced Auchan partnership.
Commenting on the agreement, Nicolas Robert, Managing Director of GLS France, said:
“This strategic partnership with Quadient embodies our shared vision of innovation and excellence in parcel delivery. In opting for Quadient, we have chosen a partner whose independent locker network and complementary services adds to our activities, increasing our overall delivery efficiency. This collaboration enables us to meet the growing demands of our customers, shippers and recipients alike, who are looking for more convenient, 24/7 delivery solutions. GLS France now offers a complete range of delivery services covering all of France, from retail stores, next-door neighbors, and now automated lockers. This alliance opens promising prospects for GLS, not only in France but also in other parts of Europe.”
Katia Bourgeais Crémel, European Director for Parcel Locker Solutions at Quadient, added:
“We’re delighted to be working with GLS France and to be part of their transformation project initiated over the past two years. With a third major carrier now joining our network in France, we are accelerating our mission to modernize delivery services by offering a true multicarrier pickup and drop-off network. We deeply believe in our vision and business model, with a shared infrastructure available to the entire e-commerce logistics ecosystem, providing greater choice and convenience for consumers and creating economies of scale in terms of costs and use of urban space. We are honored by GLS France’s confidence, and firmly believe that this new partnership will greatly accelerate consumer adoption and widespread the use of smart locker delivery in France.”