DHL eCommerce UK and Evri merger secures regulatory approval

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given unconditional approval to the planned merger between DHL eCommerce UK and Evri, allowing the deal to move ahead without restrictions. Completion of the transaction is expected to follow promptly now regulatory approval has been secured.

The new combined company will operate as the Evri Group, bringing together two of the largest delivery businesses in the UK. Between them, the group will have a workforce of over 42,000 people, including more than 30,000 couriers and van drivers, supported by 12,000 staff. A fleet of 8,000 vehicles will be in place to deliver more than one billion parcels and one billion letters each year.

As part of the agreement, DHL eCommerce UK will rebrand as Evri Premium in 2026. This service will run as a separate network dedicated to fast, secure deliveries of high-value and time-sensitive items, complementing Evri’s existing courier offering, which is focused on flexible, cost-effective parcel solutions.

Evri CEO Martijn de Lange described the CMA clearance as “a pivotal milestone in the company’s history”, while DHL eCommerce CEO Pablo Ciano said the approval marked a “significant step forward in reshaping the UK delivery market and expanding international reach through DHL’s global network”.

The transaction unites two of the country’s biggest delivery providers, aiming to increase choice for businesses and consumers while enhancing cross-border parcel services.

For further details on the merger, see our earlier article: DHL and Evri to merge UK delivery operations.

Source: DHL