Evri and DHL eCommerce’s merger has been given the green light by the UK’s competition regulator, paving the way for a combined business that will handle over a billion parcels a year.
The two businesses announced in May they intended to merge, creating new business Evri Premium, a network of DHL, which will include an expanded international capability for inbound and outbound parcels.
The competition and markets authority (CMA) has now unconditionally approved the deal.
The combined group will bring together over 30,000 couriers and van drivers, along with 12,000 staff and a fleet of 8,000 vehicles, delivering over one billion parcels and one billion letters annually, with the addition of UK Mail.
The new Evri Group will include Evri’s flexible courier network for low-weight and low-value parcels, along with a dedicated and secure premium van network for high-value items and B2B parcel services.
Evri chief executive Martijn De Lange said: “This is a pivotal moment and the biggest milestone in our 50 years as we create a premier parcel delivery business of significant scale.
“I am excited to welcome our new DHL colleagues who share our commitment to great customer service.
Pablo Ciano, CEO of DHL eCommerce at DHL Group, added: “CMA clearance marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing the best service and innovative solutions in the UK parcel delivery market.
“Together, we want to reshape the landscape of logistics, offering our customers a seamless and secure experience and meeting their evolving needs in a fast-paced world.”
