By Andrew Boyce ( April 1, 2026, 16:15 GMT | Insight) -- Vanderlande, a logistics unit of Toyota Industries, has requested Portuguese approval for its completed takeover of rival Siemens Logistics, according to a notice published by the national competition authority. The notification gave the watchdog 30 working days to decide whether to clear the deal or open an in-depth investigation, and started a 15 working day window for the watchdog to request a referral of the case to the European Commission.Vanderlande, a logistics unit of Toyota Industries, has requested Portuguese approval for its completed takeover of rival Siemens Logistics, according to a notice published Wednesday by the national competition authority....
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