New Türkiye–Kuwait land trade corridor via Iraq now operational
With the TIR system, the journey can now be completed ten times faster.In a major breakthrough, a new land route connecting Türkiye to Kuwait via Iraq is now operational, dramatically reducing transit...
View ArticleTourism and travel bodies unite in Gothenburg to drive sustainability
One year after the adoption of the Rhodes Declaration, Europe’s leading tourism and travel organisations are in Gothenburg to renew and strengthen their shared commitment to sustainability and climate...
View ArticleNew wave of experts explores smarter regulation in China
The recent Go-YEEP Forum fostered a vibrant spirit of cooperation on smart road transport regulations during a dynamic international event held across three major Chinese cities.The Go-YEEP Forum,...
View ArticleBuilding bridges: Casablanca workshop steers Morocco-Italy driver mobility
Morocco and Italy are aligning to raise and harmonise professional driver qualification standards – unlocking international work opportunities.Leading public and private stakeholders recently came...
View ArticleGetting to the game: Bus and sport team up in Sweden
The Swedish Bus and Coach Federation, IRU member and the national voice for Sweden’s bus operators, has launched a joint initiative with the Swedish Sports Confederation to strengthen safety and...
View ArticleWhat you need to know: English rules for truck drivers in the US
Foreign truck drivers operating in the US have long been required to demonstrate English proficiency. A recent executive order under the Trump administration has elevated failure to comply from a...
View ArticleTIR continues to bring continents closer as transport times are slashed
As recently as a few months ago, transporting goods from Romania to Jordan took eight weeks. Now it takes just five days.Romanian logistics operator Simon Trucks has successfully completed a landmark...
View ArticleValuing our heroes: A morning with truck drivers
Truck drivers keep our world running. Yet their crucial role often goes unnoticed. We recently spent the morning with them to reinforce our recognition of their work and gain additional firsthand...
View ArticleIncentives, not obligations, key to success: IRU at EU fleets dialogue
At today’s high-level dialogue on accelerating the transition to zero-emission corporate fleets in the EU, IRU’s President stressed the importance of removing real-world barriers, rather than imposing...
View ArticleVoices from the ground: How China is mobilising the TIR system
The TIR transit system is cutting transport times, opening new trade routes, and boosting the security of operations along the Trans-Caspian corridor.
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