Easy Freight vs Mainfreight:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Mainfreight had more branded searches than Easy Freight among customs brokers in New Zealand. Mainfreight had about 17,500 branded searches, while Easy Freight had 110. Mainfreight made up 36.7% of all customs broker searches we track, and Easy Freight accounted for 0.23%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about customs brokers, Easy Freight appeared in all five answers and Mainfreight in three. Easy Freight was mentioned before Mainfreight in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Mainfreight, about 159 searches for every 1 for Easy Freight
Who does AI mention more?
Easy Freight, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Easy Freight, named ahead of Mainfreight in 4 of 5 answers
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Top customs brokers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Easy Freight appeared in all five answers. Mainfreight was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Easy Freight was listed before Mainfreight in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Easy Freight5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Just Customs5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Mainfreight3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Rocket Freight International3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mondiale VGL2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Platinum Freight2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DHL1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
FedEx0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about customs brokers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which customs broker should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best customs brokers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best customs broker in New Zealand for an import business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“customs brokers nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“import broker nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Easy Freight or Mainfreight more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Easy Freight and Mainfreight by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight customs brokers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Mainfreight, Easy Freight. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DHL | Mainfreight | FedEx | Mondiale VGL | Rocket Freight International | Easy Freight | Just Customs | Platinum Freight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.4% | 41.2% | 17.1% | 2.7% | 0.34% | 0.18% | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.9% | 45.3% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 0.31% | 0.13% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.7% | 38.2% | 16.2% | 2.5% | 0.26% | 0.13% | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.6% | 41.8% | 14.8% | 2.2% | 0.29% | 0.23% | 0.04% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.5% | 41.8% | 14.8% | 2.2% | 0.35% | 0.19% | 0.04% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.1% | 37.6% | 15.9% | 2.5% | 0.59% | 0.2% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.3% | 35.9% | 18.1% | 2.9% | 0.36% | 0.29% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 41.9% | 36% | 18.2% | 2.9% | 0.68% | 0.23% | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.7% | 35.1% | 17.9% | 3.4% | 0.54% | 0.23% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.7% | 36.3% | 18.4% | 2.9% | 0.36% | 0.23% | 0.02% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.5% | 36% | 18.2% | 3.6% | 0.44% | 0.23% | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.4% | 36.7% | 18.2% | 2.9% | 0.44% | 0.23% | 0.06% | 0.04% |
How has the Easy Freight and Mainfreight comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Mainfreight was ahead of Easy Freight in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Easy Freight’s share of searches among customs brokers in New Zealand moved from 0.18% to 0.23%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mainfreight’s share of searches among customs brokers in New Zealand moved from 41.2% to 36.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20.9K to 17.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand customs brokers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Mainfreight gained share of searches among customs brokers in New Zealand, from 36% to 36.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Easy Freight in New Zealand rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 110 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Easy Freight’s and Mainfreight’s 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.
Easy Freight
1 branded search term
- easy freight
Mainfreight
6 branded search terms
- don braid mainfreight
- mainchain mainfreight
- Mainfreight
- Mainfreight Hamilton
- mainfreight mainchain
- Mainfreight Thames
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