The Fastway group of companies has announced an annual turnover of $458 million for 2008 to 2009 despite trying economic times, a rise from the previous year’s turnover of $441 million.

Fastway Couriers in Melbourne has transported free of charge more than 100 tonnes of donated goods from around Australia to bushfire areas.

Fastway Couriers has appointed its Sydney regional franchise CEO as chief operating officer of the Australian operation.

Courier franchise, Fastway Couriers, is complementing its brand refresh with a new, more user-friendly app, complete with parcel tracking information.