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GLS donates to flood victims in South Asia

The tidal wave which, according to current estimates, has claimed the lives of more than 200,000 people has also left millions of people homeless and devastated huge areas. Welfare organisations now require one crucial thing: money – for medical supplies, food, clothing and reconstruction. "The survivors need immediate and long-term help. Together with our staff, we would like to make a contribution", says Rico Back, Chief Executive Officer of General Logistics Systems B.V., Amsterdam.

The GLS Management Board set up a bank account for donations back in December and called upon company employees across Europe to give generously. "For every Euro paid into the account by our staff, GLS will add another to it", explains Rico Back. "The feeling of dismay and readiness to help within our company is large and we expect a high level of participation." The account balance will be published regularly and the money passed on to serious aid organisations.

Quality delivered by GLS

General Logistics Systems B.V., Amsterdam (GLS), is a pan-European company providing reliable, high-quality parcel and express services as well as value-added logistics solutions. The company offers its services through wholly owned and partner companies in 33 European countries. The GLS system consists of 27 central transhipment points, 510 depots and 12,000 people. Some 16,000 vehicles are on route moving 1.1 million parcels daily for 180,000 customers throughout Europe. In fiscal 2003/2004, GLS generated revenue of 1.2 billion euros. GLS’ goal to be the "European Leader in Quality" is something that everyone working for GLS strives to achieve every day.