GLS vs Colissimo for auction professionals: 2026 comparison

Colissimo or GLS? The question inevitably arises for any auction house seeking to optimize its logistics. These two carriers have very different positioning, distinct price grids and service levels that don't address the same needs. This objective comparison will help you make the right choice — and understand why AuctionShip selected GLS as its exclusive partner.

Introducing the two carriers

Colissimo (La Poste)

Colissimo is La Poste's parcel delivery service, widely used by individuals and small businesses in France. Its rates are calculated on public grids poorly suited to the professional volumes of auction houses.

GLS (General Logistics Systems)

GLS is a European carrier specialized in B2B and B2C delivery of parcels up to 40 kg. GLS stands out for its reliability on professional shipments, its volume-based negotiable rates and its ability to handle pickup at third-party shippers.

GLS advantage: Home pickup can be included in a B2B agreement at no extra charge. That's precisely what AuctionShip offers: free pickup at your premises.

Detailed pricing comparison

Price is often the first criterion for auction houses seeking to optimize their logistics. But beware: comparing only the per-kilo rate can be misleading. You must factor in pickup fees, possible surcharges and included services to get the real cost of a shipment.

France mainland comparison (incl. VAT, with pickup)

5 kg: Colissimo €20.39 | AuctionShip/GLS €15.32 | Savings: €5.07 (-25%)
10 kg: Colissimo €28.29 | AuctionShip/GLS €20.52 | Savings: €7.77 (-27%)
15 kg: Colissimo €34.99 | AuctionShip/GLS €24.14 | Savings: €10.85 (-31%)
20 kg: Colissimo €42.59 | AuctionShip/GLS €27.71 | Savings: €14.88 (-35%)

Why AuctionShip chose GLS as exclusive carrier

Pickup capability at auction houses: GLS registers auction houses as shippers, enabling free pickup directly at their premises.
European network reliability: with presence in 41 countries, GLS delivers to Paris as well as Berlin, Amsterdam or Madrid.
Pricing flexibility: GLS offers rate grids adapted to partner auction houses' volumes.
Service quality: GLS's next-day delivery rate in France exceeds 95%.

For 100 parcels/month at 10 kg: Colissimo costs ~€2,829/month (with pickup) vs €2,052/month with AuctionShip/GLS. Savings: €777/month or €9,324/year.

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