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GLS Group partners with ePost Global to accelerate U.S. cross-border growth
09-December-2025 | Amsterdam
- GLS is partnering with ePost Global, a privately held U.S.-based direct-to-consumer international shipping partner, to support domestic and international growth. This partnership strengthens GLS' position as a global shipping leader and opens the door to new growth opportunities.
- ePost brings an extensive global carrier network, proprietary technology and four strategic U.S. gateways enabling fast and reliable international delivery of parcels.
- This partnership strengthens GLS’ position in high-value trade lanes between the U.S., Europe, Canada and Australia, strengthening its North America domestic standing and enhancing its global parcel capabilities.
Amsterdam, 09 December 2025 – GLS, a leading parcel service provider with presence in Europe and North America, has announced its partnership with ePost Global, one of the largest privately held U.S.-based direct-to-consumer international shipping partners, a portfolio company of Kintsugi Capital Partners . This partnership advances GLS’ U.S. growth strategy, expanding its capability in the fast-growing cross-border e-commerce market and offering differentiated solutions for high-value trade lanes between the U.S., Europe, Canada and Australia.
GLS, part of International Distribution Services Ltd (IDS), continues to expand its global footprint and reinforce its position in high-growth e-commerce markets. The U.S., as the world's largest e-commerce market, is an important pillar of this strategy.
Headquartered near Los Angeles, ePost Global operates through a network of over 100 partners and four strategically located U.S. gateways: Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD), New York (EWR), and Miami (MIA). These facilities consolidate shipments for air and ground transport, enabling reliable international delivery typically within 5 days. The company serves fast-growing verticals including Apparel & Accessories, Toys & Gaming, Beauty & Cosmetics, and Media Entertainment.
GLS and ePost will collaborate on technology integration and joint product and service development to deliver a superior value proposition for cross-border customers. Benefits of the partnership will be available to the wider IDS Group.
“Cross-border logistics drives global trade. By combining ePost’s e-commerce expertise with GLS’ delivery capabilities, we can create smarter, more seamless connections for both B2C and B2B customers across the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia and beyond,” said Karl Pfaff, CEO of GLS Group.
"This partnership with GLS marks an important milestone in ePost Global's evolution. GLS’ network and delivery capabilities, combined with our gateway infrastructure and global partnerships, create a powerful platform for serving the growing cross-border market," said Fabrizio 'Pep' Alvear, Co-President of ePost Global.
"At ePost, we’ve built a platform that simplifies international shipping for businesses of all sizes. By joining forces with GLS, we can offer even greater efficiency, visibility, and service quality for customers across high-growth cross-border markets," said Kelly Martinez, Co-President of ePost Global.
Together, GLS and ePost are positioned to accelerate growth on transatlantic and other strategic trade lanes, while strengthening long-term competitiveness in the global e-commerce market.
About GLS
GLS Group is one of the largest parcel services providers in Europe, with a strong local presence in almost all countries across the continent. It also operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in Canada and on the USA’s West Coast within one GLS network. This allows GLS to seamlessly connect its customers and communities with millions of parcels and stories every day. GLS’ network connects its markets with high velocity and flexibility to respond to their fast-changing and dynamic nature. The company provides high-quality service tailored to its customers’ needs across more than 50 countries. The GLS network consists of over 120 hubs and more than 1,600 depots, supported by more than 36,700 vans, light vehicles and walkers, and 6,400 trucks. This offers network resilience, superior flexibility, and extended reach. In 2024/25, GLS generated record revenues of 5.9 billion euros and delivered 926 million parcels across the markets. For more information, visit www.gls-group.com .
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About ePost Global
Headquartered near Los Angeles, California, ePost Global operates through a worldwide network of partners and strategic U.S. processing centers. With over 25 years of experience and Postal Qualified Wholesaler status, the company delivers to 200+ countries and territories through intelligent multi-carrier orchestration. ePost Global serves ecommerce platforms and fast-growth DTC brands with predictable international delivery, dedicated support teams, and compliance expertise.
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