One of the challenges in operating a business or company is to utilize the best possible resources at hand. That’s where we will look into, how CFL, a transportation conglomerate based in Luxembourg, utilizes APIs to give their customers the best service possible while also improving internal operations.

The challenge

In a world where you can order anything in just seconds, the challenge (and expected norm) is to have it delivered in hours. GLS understood that IT Integration API based is the only way to offer a competitive edge within the logistics industry.

The solution

An API Management solution that accommodates internal integrations, external integrations, multi-cloud setup (hyperscalers and private cloud), and supports the multi-country setup of GLS. 


The results

  • Architecture based on API Management
  • Installed and onboarded API Management
  • State-of-the-art API Governance framework
  • Training of the Group IT organization

Services provided

  • Reference Architecture
  • API 1st governance
  • Install cloud & hybrid solution
  • Onboard platform
  • Develop use cases
  • API 1st courses
  • API-dex Developer portal (add-on)