GLS in Shopify: pickup points and labels

GLS is the most common pickup-point carrier for Danish Shopify stores. With Pakkeshopper you show GLS Pakkeshop and GLS home delivery in the checkout, print GLS labels and track the parcels, all from one app.

What you get with GLS in Pakkeshopper

GLS Pakkeshop in the checkout

Your customer picks a GLS Pakkeshop in the Shopify checkout, from a list or from a map with GLS markers. Each pickup point shows distance and opening hours. The order confirmation page shows the GLS logo, a delivery status bar and the chosen pickup point with address and opening hours. Read more about pickup points in the checkout.

GLS home delivery

Add a second GLS method for home delivery. Address validation checks that the customer has typed a house number and blocks the checkout until the address is corrected. This avoids carrier penalty fees.

GLS labels and return labels

Pakkeshopper prints GLS labels as PDF directly from the order, or in bulk from the orders list. You can mark the order as fulfilled with the tracking number in the same step, so Shopify sends its shipping confirmation e-mail. Turn on return labels, and a GLS return label prints after each shipping label. With Print Agent, the labels print on your label printer the moment they are created. Read more about label printing.

GLS tracking

Pakkeshopper tracks every GLS shipment. The tracking dashboard shows delivery rate, median transit time, exceptions and returns. A list collects GLS parcels that are stuck in transit, uncollected or on the way back. Shopify Flow triggers let you act when a parcel has been stuck for more than 4 days or has waited at a pickup point for 4 days.

Shipping rules that fit GLS methods

Weight: show GLS Pakkeshop for parcels under a weight limit and home delivery for heavier orders.
Order value: offer free GLS shipping above a threshold. Discount codes are deducted first.
Zip codes: add a surcharge for the Danish islands with one-click presets for bridged and non-bridged islands.
Products and customers: hide GLS Pakkeshop for bulky products with a product tag, or show a special GLS method for customers with a B2B tag.

Which plan do you need

Starter is free for the first 100 orders per month and includes one carrier, so you can run GLS alone on the free plan. Pro ($19 per month) gives you all carriers and GLS label printing. Max ($49 per month) adds zip code, product tag and customer tag filters. See pricing.

How to get started

Install Pakkeshopper and turn on Carrier Calculated Rates

Install Pakkeshopper from the Shopify App Store. Ask Shopify support to add Carrier Calculated Rates to your store if your plan does not already include it.

Add a GLS shipping method

Create a shipping method in the Pakkeshopper dashboard, choose GLS and pickup point or home delivery, set the price and add rules for weight, order value or zip codes.

Test the checkout

Place a test order with a Danish address. Shopify caches rates for up to 24 hours, so change the house number or the cart contents to get fresh rates.

Frequently asked questions

Which GLS delivery types can I offer in Shopify?

GLS Pakkeshop (pickup points) and GLS home delivery in Denmark. In Pakkeshopper, GLS covers pickup points and home delivery, not parcel lockers.

Can I print GLS labels from Shopify?

Yes. Pakkeshopper prints GLS labels as PDF from an order or in bulk from the orders list, and can mark the order as fulfilled with the tracking number in the same step. Label printing needs the Pro plan or higher.

Does Pakkeshopper support GLS return labels?

Yes. Turn on return labels, and a GLS return label prints after each shipping label. You can also add a return label later from the order.

Does Pakkeshopper track GLS parcels?

Yes. The tracking dashboard shows delivery rate, transit time, exceptions and a list of GLS shipments that need attention. Active shipments refresh every 4 hours.

Can I use GLS on the free Starter plan?

Yes. Starter includes one carrier and is free for the first 100 orders per month. All carriers and label printing need Pro or higher.

GLS in Shopify