From September 15 to 20, 2026, companies from the commercial vehicle, transport, and logistics industries presented innovative solutions for the future of road freight transport at IAA TRANSPORTATION in Hanover. With 1,589 exhibitors from 46 countries, this year’s IAA TRANSPORTATION set a new record for international participation. The number of countries represented increased again compared with the 2024 event. Among international exhibitors, companies from China, Turkey, and Italy had a particularly strong presence this year.
In total, more than 150 world premieres and additional new products were presented at IAA TRANSPORTATION. More than 113,000 industry professionals visited Hannover on weekdays this year, a slight increase compared with IAA 2024. International attendees accounted for a record 40 percent of trade visitors, up from 34 percent in 2024. The Netherlands, China, and Poland were the most strongly represented countries among international trade visitors. These figures underscore the growing interest in IAA TRANSPORTATION and its importance as the international meeting place for the commercial vehicle, transport, and logistics industries. Overall, more than 140,000 visitors came to Hanover this year.
Hildegard Müller, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), says: “IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 demonstrated that the industry is taking responsibility and delivering solutions for climate-neutral, digital road freight transport. The potential for climate action is enormous, particularly in heavy-duty transport. Our companies have committed to innovation and investment. At IAA TRANSPORTATION, they demonstrated that they are global leaders across all technological options and continue to lead the way.
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