DHL eCommerce UK and Evri Merge to Revolutionize Parcel Logistics
Deal News | May 16, 2025 | Home of Direct Commerce
DHL eCommerce UK and Evri announced a merger that will transform parcel logistics both domestically and internationally. DHL Group will secure a significant minority stake in the new Evri Group, while Evri retains its key branding. The combined entities intend to deliver over one billion parcels and an equal number of business letters annually. The merger will also increase international parcel capacity, promising faster transit times. Moreover, it marks Evri's entry into the UK business letter market while maintaining DHL's UK Mail services. Martijn de Lange is set to lead the UK business, with Stu Hill shifting roles to become MD of Evri's Premium DHL network business. The merger integrates the DHL eCommerce UK team into the newly established group.
Sectors
- Parcel Logistics
- Business Mail Services
Geography
- United Kingdom – The focus of the merger is on the UK market, with significant implications for local logistics and mail services.
- Global – The new company structure aims at improving international parcel logistics services, affecting global transit times.
Industry
- Parcel Logistics – The merger is focused on enhancing parcel delivery services across domestic and international markets.
- Business Mail Services – Evri, through the merger, enters the UK business letter market, incorporating DHL UK's existing mail services.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHL Group | Acquiring Company | Company | A global logistics company acquiring a significant minority stake in the merged entity. |
| Evri | Target Company | Company | A UK-based logistics company merging with DHL eCommerce UK to form a new entity. |
| Martijn de Lange | Leader of the Combined Business | Person | Set to lead the newly formed UK business following the merger. |
| Stu Hill | MD of Evri's Premium DHL Network Business | Person | Transitioning from CEO of DHL eCommerce UK to a key leadership role in the new group. |