At GreenLogisticExpo in Padua, Toyota Material Handling is showcasing its new lithium-ion-powered Autopilot automated forklifts. Automated charging and software-based fleet management are designed to improve the efficiency of logistics operations.

From the first quarter of 2027, Rhenus will consolidate domestic and international transport, freight forwarding and warehousing at a 10,000-square-metre facility in Padua’s intermodal logistics hub. Two existing warehouses will be merged into the new site, while the company has also opened a humanitarian logistics office in Dubai.

At an extraordinary general meeting on 16 October 2026, Iveco Group shareholders approved all resolutions related to Tata Motors’ takeover offer and lowered the minimum acceptance threshold from 95% to 80%. The offer closes on 26 October.

FedEx has launched a pharmaceutical logistics portal, already available in 26 European markets, enabling pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to book and manage temperature-controlled shipments through its Temp-Assure Advantage solution, from pre-conditioned packaging to returns.

At IAA Transportation 2026, BPW unveiled the Wheelend Eco Pro wheel-end assembly, cutting around 20 kg from each 9-tonne axle, alongside a new version of iC Plus that uses EBS data to support predictive brake maintenance.