Green Logistics Expo concludes in Padova with focus on sustainability

The fourth edition of the Green Logistics Expo has concluded in Padova, Italy, drawing over 10,000 visitors and featuring 330 exhibitors. The biennial international event focused on sustainable logistics, intermodality, and the challenges posed by fragmented globalization.

Discussions at the expo highlighted how geopolitical tensions and climate change are transforming logistics into a systemic risk. Key issues included rising rental costs and transit disruptions in global bottlenecks such as the Suez and Hormuz straits, which impact inflation and industrial production. Experts noted that logistics and mobility, including maritime economy sectors, contribute approximately 20% to Italy's national GDP.

The event served as a networking hub, connecting global shipping players with local transporters and startups. Technological innovations showcased included cargo drones and advanced robotics for intralogistics. The expo is scheduled to return in 2028.