GLS to “rapidly” expand network in Southern Europe

As part of GLS’ Europe-wide network expansion,  KEBA parcel lockers are being rolled out in Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

This builds on the strong relationship and existing footprint GLS has with KEBA in Eastern Europe, as the company now expands further into Southern Europe. KEBA will play a key role in supporting GLS’ growth ambitions, helping to accelerate the deployment and accessibility of parcel lockers across these markets.

“The collaboration with KEBA allows us to rapidly and efficiently expand our network in Southern Europe. Parcel lockers play a key role in our strategy to offer our customers even greater flexibility and convenience,” says Johan Holstein, Group Director Digital & Last-mile Transformation at GLS Group.

“The new parcel lockers in Italy, Spain, and Portugal will give our customers even more independence when receiving and sending parcels – at locations that seamlessly integrate into their daily routines,” he adds.

This initiative is a direct response to the growing demand for sustainable and user-friendly alternatives to traditional home delivery. The parcel lockers will be installed at strategic locations to ensure optimal accessibility and enhance customer service.

KEBA as a partner in parcel logistics solutions

For the technical implementation, GLS collaborates with KEBA, applying its expertise in automation and parcel logistics. The Austrian company has been developing reliable and future-proof parcel lockers for more than two decades. In addition to supplying the hardware, KEBA provides software and service solutions to support implementation and long-term maintenance.

“2025 marks a special year for KEBA Logistics Automation. Twenty-five years ago, the first ideas emerged for a customer-friendly solution to handle the increasing volume of parcels. Today, we are excited to shape the logistics landscape in Southern Europe together with GLS and to implement forward-thinking solutions for flexible and customer-centric parcel delivery,” says Cesar Lapuerta, Sales Director at KEBA.

In February 2025, representatives of GLS Group and GLS Italy visited KEBA headquarters in Linz to plan the next steps of their collaboration. The discussions focused on the technological advancements in locker solutions and ensuring a seamless rollout of additional pick-up and drop-off locations.