Delivery services DHL, FedEx and Eddie Stobart, are included in the top brands out of all UK businesses, a survey has shown.

The Superbrands survey, conducted by The Centre for Brands Analysis, shows that all three companies entered the league table within the top 40.

The panel of industry stalwarts as well as 1700 employees questioned, rated a handful of delivery firms strongly.

Other parcel companies to fair well in the study include UPS, TNT, and ParcelForce.

This year's overall winner, however, was Microsoft.

According to the TCBA, a superbrand can be classified as a business which carries a reputation for stand-out cadvantages, compared to other brands in its field.