HPF joins IRU to drive cross-border logistics
IRU, the world road transport organisation, welcomes HPF as a new member committed to advancing cross-border trade and strengthening international connectivity.HPF has joined IRU as its newest member...
View ArticleFuel prices: What’s in store for 2025?
We turned to Global Petrol Prices for insights into key trends and projections.Fuel prices significantly affect the total cost of ownership for heavy-duty vehicles, making accurate forecasts essential...
View ArticleMissed opportunity could harm EU automotive sector strategy
A competitive and green EU automotive sector needs action on both the demand and supply sides. European Commission President von der Leyen has missed a major opportunity in not including commercial...
View ArticleUS truck tonnage contracted 1.1% in December
IRU member the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has been calculating the tonnage index based on surveys from its membership since the 1970s. Here are the results for December 2024.Trucking activity...
View ArticleIRU teams gain ground-level insights into green mobility
As part of the organisation’s 2025 staff kick-off, IRU teams got a front-row seat to the exciting challenges and opportunities of road transport, visiting top mobility companies in Geneva and Brussels...
View ArticleNorth American trucking associations react to new Trump tariffs
The North American trucking associations of Canada, Mexico and the US, all members of IRU, have reacted to the US government’s announcement on new tariffs.IRU members in Canada, Mexico and the United...
View ArticleEuropean road freight rates Q4 2024: Contract and spot rates edge up
The Upply x Ti x IRU European road freight rates index shows that the contract index rose by 2.8 points quarter on quarter (q-o-q) in Q4 2024, while the spot rate index increased by 0.5 points.
View ArticleIraq on verge of historic first TIR operation
An IRU delegation was in Iraq last week to lay the groundwork for the country’s first cross-border movement under the global TIR transit system.The Republic of Iraq is on the brink of a major milestone...
View ArticleTransport sector urges EU to safeguard funding
IRU and industry partners have signed an open letter urging EU Member States and the European Commission to preserve and strengthen dedicated European transport funding in the next EU budget.
View ArticleChina’s TIR boom: New hubs, new operations, new horizons
China’s TIR transport market experienced remarkable growth in 2024, marking a turning point in its development. With record-breaking numbers, the rise of new operations, and the establishment of...
View ArticleIRU unveils third-country driver recruitment findings from STEER2EU study
IRU has presented key findings from an EU study on the recruitment of third-country professional drivers at the final STEER2EU workshop. The study, entrusted to IRU by the European Commission, supports...
View ArticleIRU roundtable tackles alternative fuel challenges at TotalEnergies
The fourth IRU Green Compact roundtable, hosted by IRU member TotalEnergies, brought together key industry players to discuss the challenges and opportunities of implementing alternative fuels in...
View ArticleDriving North America: Getting more women into road transport
Change is gaining momentum. From breaking cultural barriers to rethinking recruitment, industry leaders are stepping up to drive progress. Inspiring women from the sector shared their experiences and...
View ArticleIRU urges industry-friendly clean transition at EU Strategic Dialogue
IRU joined the European Commission and industry leaders at the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry today, reinforcing the need for a realistic approach to the clean...
View ArticleTransport ministers voice strong support for better cross-border processes
IRU’s Secretary General held a series of high-level talks with transport ministers in Geneva this week on the urgent need to improve international transport and border operations.In Geneva this week,...
View ArticleIRU shapes critical transport discussions at the United Nations
The world road transport organisation, IRU, intervened on key policy debates of the highest UNECE Inland Transport Committee meetings and side events.The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe...
View ArticleIRU maps decarbonisation and skills strategies in Casablanca
Decarbonising road transport and developing the necessary skills took centre stage at this week’s Green Impact Expo & Summit in Morocco, where IRU laid out actionable strategies for a sustainable,...
View ArticleThe European Transport Board joins IRU to strengthen industry collaboration
IRU welcomes the European Transport Board (ETB), a significant industry network in Europe, as its newest member.By joining IRU, the world road transport organisation, the ETB seeks to advance safety,...
View ArticleA breakdown of the latest EU road freight volumes and forecast to 2030
IRU’s new Intelligence Briefing analyses the most recent EU road freight figures and provides a forecast up to 2030.As we look ahead to 2030, gaining insight into the evolving landscape of freight...
View ArticleIRU showcases solutions at 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety
At a key FIA event during the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, IRU stressed the need to better support road transport companies in enhancing standards.For decades, IRU has been at the...
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