Evri and DHL eCommerce UK merger cleared by CMA to form UK’s largest parcel and mail delivery business

From left to right: Pablo Ciano, CEO of DHL eCommerce and Martijn de Lange, CEO of Evri, Stu Hill, CEO DHL eCommerce UK

(IN BRIEF) The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has unconditionally approved the merger of Evri and DHL eCommerce UK, with the transaction expected to complete soon after final approvals. The new Evri Group will become the UK’s leading parcel and mail delivery business, employing over 42,000 people and operating a fleet of 8,000 vehicles, handling more than one billion parcels and one billion letters annually. From 2026, DHL eCommerce UK will rebrand as Evri Premium, a dedicated network for fast, secure, and high-value deliveries, complementing Evri’s courier services for smaller and lower-value parcels. The merger combines Evri’s strong domestic presence with DHL’s global logistics expertise and international reach, enabling a wider range of delivery options and enhanced capabilities for consumers, businesses, and suppliers.

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN/LONDON, 4-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Evri and DHL Group have reached a major milestone in their merger process, as the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given unconditional clearance for the combination of Evri and DHL eCommerce UK. The transaction is expected to conclude promptly once all remaining regulatory approvals are secured, paving the way for the creation of the UK’s premier parcel and mail delivery business.

The new Evri Group will combine Evri’s established courier model with DHL eCommerce UK’s expertise in fast and secure deliveries, creating a business of significant scale. With more than 30,000 couriers and drivers, 12,000 employees, and a fleet of 8,000 vehicles, the combined group is set to deliver over one billion parcels and one billion letters annually, including UK Mail services.

As part of the integration, DHL eCommerce UK will rebrand in 2026 as Evri Premium, a distinct network designed to handle time-sensitive deliveries of high-value and large items with enhanced security. Evri’s flexible and cost-effective courier service for low-weight and low-value parcels will continue to operate alongside this premium offering, ensuring customers and businesses have a broader range of delivery choices.

Martijn de Lange, CEO of Evri, described the approval as transformative:
“This is the biggest milestone in our 50 years as we build a premier delivery business of scale. Evri’s strong brand and unique courier proposition will be complemented by DHL’s UK network and global reach. With this merger, we gain enhanced international capabilities and enter the UK mail market for the first time. The result is a stronger, more innovative business that benefits consumers, businesses, and suppliers alike.”

Pablo Ciano, CEO of DHL eCommerce at DHL Group, added:
“We are delighted with the CMA’s approval of this strategic transaction. Together with Evri, we will reshape the UK logistics market by offering secure, efficient, and innovative delivery solutions. This merger reflects our commitment to supporting customers with evolving needs in a rapidly changing world.”

By combining Evri’s domestic strengths with DHL’s international parcel logistics expertise and its global out-of-home delivery network of more than 150,000 access points, the new Evri Group will be uniquely positioned to accelerate growth and offer end-to-end delivery solutions at scale.

DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With approximately 400,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”

DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of approximately 84.2 billion euros in 2024. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

Evri
Evri is one of the UK’s largest dedicated parcel delivery companies, delivering more than 800 million parcels a year. The company has a mission to be the most convenient way to send, receive and return parcels, without costing the earth. Evri works with most of Europe’s top retailers, marketplaces and pre-loved sites. The roots of Evri can be traced back to Yorkshire in 1974 but the business has grown over the decades and now has a team of 8,000+ employees, 25,000+ couriers, 10,000+ out of home locations and a growing network of state-of-the-art hubs and depots. Evri has more than 3 million independent 5-star Trustpilot reviews, on-time delivery rates which surpass 99%, an average courier rating of 4.7/5, and a commitment to provide an answer for everyone following a significant investment in customer experience.

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