Freightways lifts FY profit 4%, as courier, mail, file management sales rise

Freightways lifts FY profit 4%, as courier, mail, file management sales rise
By Suze Metherell Aug. 17 (BusinessDesk) - Freightways, the logistics and courier business, lifted annual profit by 4 percent, on increased sales from express packages, business mail and information management.  Profit rose to $43.3 million in the 12 months ended June 30, from $41.7 million a year earlier, the Auckland-based company said in a statement. Operating revenue increased 11 percent to $749.5 million.  The directors declared a final dividend of 12.5 cents per share, up from 11.25 cents per share a year earlier, the company said. ...