Parcel delivery firm Evri has merged with DHL’s UK ecommerce division in a move set to reshape the UK logistics market. The combined operation, now known as Evri Group, brings together over 42,000 workers, including 30,000 couriers and van drivers, positioning the firm as one of the largest players in the country.
Under the agreement, DHL Group takes a significant minority stake in Evri, while private equity firm Apollo remains the majority shareholder following its £2.7 billion acquisition of Evri in 2023.
The newly formed entity will handle over one billion parcels and letters annually. It also marks Evri’s entry into the UK business letter market, heightening competition with Royal Mail and potentially introducing more cost-competitive alternatives for enterprise-scale clients.
The combined group aims to improve service levels by integrating Evri’s high-volume infrastructure with DHL’s premium van network. This promises increased efficiency and scalability for UK retailers and e-commerce platforms.
