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DHL vs MOVe Logistics:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, DHL had more branded searches than MOVe Logistics among freight and logistics companies in New Zealand. DHL had about 42,400 branded searches, while MOVe Logistics had 1,900. DHL made up 43.4% of all freight and logistics company searches we track, and MOVe Logistics accounted for 1.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about freight and logistics companies, DHL appeared in three of the four answers and MOVe Logistics in two. DHL was mentioned before MOVe Logistics in three out of four answers.

Among freight and logistics companies in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

DHL, about 22 searches for every 1 for MOVe Logistics

DHL 42.4K searchesMOVe Logistics 1.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

DHL, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, MOVe Logistics in 2

DHL in 3 of 4MOVe Logistics in 2 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

DHL, named ahead of MOVe Logistics in 3 of 4 answers

DHL first in 3MOVe Logistics first in 1

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Top freight and logistics companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, DHL was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. MOVe Logistics was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. DHL was listed before MOVe Logistics in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Mainfreight1st
  2. DHL2nd
  3. Fliway3rd
  4. MOVe Logistics4th
  5. Toll5th
  6. FedEx6th
  7. Big Chill–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Mainfreight4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • DHL3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Fliway2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • MOVe Logistics2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • FedEx1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Toll1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Big Chill0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which freight or logistics company should I hire in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Mainfreight
    2. 2Fliway
    3. 3DHL

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best freight and logistics companies in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Mainfreight
    2. 2DHL
    3. 3Fliway
    4. 4MOVe Logistics
    5. 5Toll
    6. 6FedEx

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best freight or logistics company in New Zealand for an overseas shipment?”

    1. 1Mainfreight
    2. 2DHL

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “freight forwarders nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “logistics companies nz”

    1. 1Mainfreight
    2. 2MOVe Logistics

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Is DHL or MOVe Logistics more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for DHL and MOVe Logistics by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven freight and logistics companies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

DHL and MOVe Logistics among freight and logistics companies in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for DHL, MOVe Logistics. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDHLMainfreightFedExFliwayMOVe LogisticsBig ChillToll
Oct 202541.2%28.4%20.4%5.4%1.9%1.6%1.2%
Nov 202536.9%31.7%20.2%6.1%2.3%1.6%1.1%
Dec 202542.8%26.8%19.6%6.6%1.8%1.4%1.1%
Jan 202641.9%29.4%18.7%5.6%2.1%1.4%0.92%
Feb 202640.5%30%18.2%6.2%2.5%1.7%0.93%
Mar 202643.3%26.7%19.6%5.7%2.3%1.6%0.83%
Apr 202644.9%26.3%19.4%5.2%2%1.4%0.75%
May 202641.9%25.7%22.6%5.4%2.1%1.5%0.78%
Jun 202644.2%25.4%21.1%5.5%1.9%1.2%0.73%
Jul 202644.2%24.6%21.7%5.6%2%1.2%0.74%
Aug 202642.8%23.9%23.8%5.1%2.4%1.2%0.74%
Sep 202643.4%26.2%21.4%5.1%1.9%1.1%0.86%

How has the DHL and MOVe Logistics comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand freight and logistics companies in September 2026?

1 change

  1. In September 2026, DHL gained share of searches among freight and logistics companies in New Zealand, from 42.8% to 43.4%.

How are branded searches counted?

15 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DHL’s and MOVe Logistics’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

DHL

14 branded search terms

  • DHL
  • dhl ecom
  • DHL Express
  • dhl freight
  • dhl logistics
  • DHL Lower Hutt
  • DHL Manukau
  • dhl shipping
  • dhl supply chain
  • DHL Tauranga
  • DHL Timaru
  • dhl tracking
  • DHL Whangarei
  • my dhl

MOVe Logistics

1 branded search term

  • move logistics

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