GLS Connector β Overview
The merchantCENTRAL Shipment GLS Connector integrates the GLS ShipIT REST API v3 directly into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. It enables the creation of shipping labels, shipment tracking, cancellations, and end-of-day manifests β all from within Business Central.
Feature Overview
| Feature |
Supported |
Details |
| Create Labels |
β
|
Single + Bulk (sequential) |
| Label Formats |
β
|
PDF, PNG, Zebra ZPL (200/300 dpi) |
| Cancel Shipment |
β
|
Until pickup by GLS |
| End of Day (Manifest) |
β
|
PDF document for the GLS driver |
| Shipment Tracking |
β
|
Status + History |
| Connection Test |
β
|
Via AllowedServices endpoint |
| Dashboard |
β
|
Labels Today + last error |
| Value Added Services (VAS) |
β
|
8 services (see below) |
| International Shipping |
β
|
Customs declaration with HS codes |
| Return Labels |
β οΈ |
Only via ShopReturn service |
| Re-download Label |
β |
Only available at creation time |
GLS Products
| Product |
Description |
Use Case |
| GLS Parcel |
BusinessParcel β the standard |
National, EU, International |
| GLS Express |
ExpressParcel β fast delivery |
Time-critical shipments |
| GLS Freight |
General cargo β heavy/bulky goods |
Palletized goods, large shipments |
Value Added Services
| Service |
Description |
| ShopDelivery |
Delivery to a GLS ParcelShop |
| ShopReturn |
Return label via GLS ParcelShop |
| FlexDelivery |
Recipient chooses delivery options |
| Guaranteed24 |
Guaranteed delivery within 24 hours |
| AddresseeOnly |
Delivery only to the named recipient |
| Deposit |
Drop-off authorization (e.g., garage, mailbox) |
| Cash on Delivery |
Cash on delivery (payment upon delivery) |
| AddonLiability |
Additional transport insurance |
Quick Start (5 Steps)
- Prepare GLS credentials (Username, Password, Contact ID)
- Open Setup: Search β GLS Shipment Setup
- Enter credentials: Username + Password + Contact ID
- Test connection: Action β Test Connection
- Create first label: merchantCENTRAL Dashboard β Create Shipping Label β Select GLS
β Detailed Initial Setup
Technical Details
| Property |
Value |
| API |
GLS ShipIT REST API v3.2.9 |
| Authentication |
HTTP Basic Auth (Username + Password) |
| Protocol |
REST/JSON |
| Content-Type |
application/glsVersion1+json |
| Country Codes |
ISO alpha-2 (DE, AT, FR) |
| Weight Unit |
Kilograms (decimal) |
| Max. Weight |
31.5 kg |
| Sandbox |
Yes (dedicated URL) |
| BC Version |
27.0+ |
Key Differences from Other Shipping Carriers
| Feature |
GLS |
DHL |
UPS |
DPD |
| Auth |
Basic Auth |
API Key + Basic Auth |
OAuth 2.0 |
SOAP Login |
| Country Codes |
ISO-2 (DE) |
ISO-3 (DEU) |
ISO-2 (DE) |
ISO-3 (DEU) |
| Errors |
HTTP Headers |
JSON Body |
JSON Body |
SOAP Fault |
| Manifest |
β
EndOfDay |
β
|
β |
β |
| Returns |
ShopReturn |
β
Return API |
β
Return Service |
β |
| Cash on Delivery |
β
Cash Service |
β |
β |
β |
Further Reading