A Volvo hybrid truck is to attempt to break the 165mph world speed record for hybrids next month.

Scania’s net income before taxes grew by 0.6 per cent from SKr12,533m in 2010, to SKr12,612m in 2011

European materials handling production value remained stable in 2010 at 54bn euros, according to FEM, the European Materials Handling Federation

It’s sounds like a storyline for a Hollywood film – brilliant teenager hacks into government computer system, and goes on to save the world

Indian conglomerate TVS has acquired Universal Components, a UK wholesale distributor of commercial vehicles parts and accessories

McDonalds is investing £1 million in the first year of a programme to support its meat supply chain in Britain and Ireland

Distribution firm Advanced Supply Chain has opened a new warehouse in Corby, creating some 400 jobs

European cold logistics firm STEF has reported growth in 2011, despite a slight drop in food consumption in countries where it operates

Mark Hunter MP, opened a new 10,000 sq ft production and warehouse facility for BurrBaxter Print in Cheadle Stockport, in order to cope with increasing demand

JCB, the construction machinery giant, has signed a three year contract with 3t, the fourth party logistics provider that specialises in transport management services