IRU briefs African governments and industry on road transport reforms
IRU outlined its road transport sector reform methodology, tools and results to transport professionals from across Africa this week in Benin.Invited to address the annual meeting this week of the...
View ArticleProvisional EU Driving Licence deal supports skills and talent attraction
IRU welcomes the provisional agreement reached following trilogue negotiations between EU institutions on the revision of the EU Driving Licence Directive.
View ArticleGlobal asset finance company DLL partners with IRU
DLL, a global leader in asset finance solutions for equipment and technology, has partnered with IRU to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.To support the shift towards cleaner energy and...
View ArticleUnleashing Brazil’s road transport potential in focus at Geneva talks
Trade facilitation and decarbonisation topped the agenda as IRU’s Secretary General met with Brazil’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative in Geneva.IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto and H.E....
View ArticleDrivers and rules need to be respected
Third-country drivers working in the European Union deserve full respect and support.IRU reiterates its strong support for third-country truck drivers following protests over the past few days in...
View ArticleSustainable freight transport in Central Asia: A unified regional path
Central Asia’s freight transport faces key challenges, but a coordinated regional approach could unlock sustainable connectivity and resilience.
View ArticleFaster China trade on display following new transport deal
The first TIR journey from China to Turkmenistan following the signing of a new road transport agreement has showcased the power of streamlined cross-border trade.China’s road transport sector has...
View ArticleEU CO₂ fine relief welcome, but not enough says IRU
IRU welcomes the EU’s targeted amendment introducing flexibility for manufacturers to reach car and van CO₂ emission reduction targets, but calls for a broader, accelerated revision to support...
View ArticleIndustry urges practical pathway for EU zero-emission fleet rules
IRU and Lease Europe brought together EU lawmakers and industry leaders in Strasbourg today to chart a realistic path forward to green corporate fleets.With the European Commission preparing to roll...
View ArticleWidening age chasm compounds truck driver shortage crisis: new IRU report
Global truck driver shortage flat at 3.6 million (in 36 countries)Age gap widens further: young drivers down 5.8%, older drivers up 1.6%3.4 million drivers will retire by 2029Salaries and job...
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