GLS Alerts

We encourage you to inform your customers of any delays in the transport network while we do everything we can to minimize the impact of unforseen events on our operations

Current disruptions

(last updated: 03-11-2026)

ITALY

GLS Alert: delays in Italy

Following the recent national strikes and operational disruptions, the GLS network in Italy continues to experience difficulties. Backlogs remain in several regions and may result in shipment delays.

The Benevento depot (82XXX) is currently completely blocked due to a staff strike.

Significant backlogs also remain for international shipments destined for:

  • Modena (41XXX)
  • Siena (53XXX)
  • Latina (04XXX)
  • Pavia (27XXX)
  • Stradella (29XXX–27XXX)
  • Rome (00XXX)

Several depots in Southern Italy are also still processing backlogs.

We continue to monitor the situation and will inform you of any significant developments.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

ITALY

National strike causes disruptions across the GLS network

A national strike is currently causing significant disruptions across parts of the GLS network in Italy. Several local depots are completely non-operational, while others are only partially operational.

At the international hub in Sordio, a limited number of incoming shipments from Spain and Germany are also still awaiting processing, which may cause additional delays.

Completely non-operational

  • Piacenza (29XXX)
  • Reggio Emilia (42XXX)
  • Bergamo/Cividino/Albino (24XXX)
  • Brivio (23XXX)
  • Novara (28XXX)
  • Mantova (46XXX)
  • Stradella (27XXX–29XXX)

Partially operational

  • Cesena (47XXX)
  • Cremona (26XXX)
  • Brescia/Rovato (25XXX)
  • Verona (37XXX)
  • Naples (80XXX)
  • Imola (40XXX)
  • Varese (21XXX)
  • Modena (41XXX)
  • Ancona (60XXX)
  • Bologna (40XXX)
  • Milan/Monza (20XXX)
  • Pesaro (61XXX)
  • Treviso (31XXX)

Delays may also occur in areas where international shipments are still awaiting processing, with the highest volumes currently reported in:

  • Modena (41XXX)
  • Siena (53XXX)
  • Latina (04XXX)
  • Pavia (27XXX)
  • Stradella (29XXX–27XXX)

GLS is closely monitoring the situation and taking the necessary measures to minimise the impact on its services.

Situation in Middle East

Due to the situation in the Middle East, the following countries are not currently served:
• Bahrain
• United Arab Emirates
• Iraq
• Iran
• Kuwait
• Lebanon
• Qatar.