IRU members set priorities for EU transport policies
IRU’s EU Goods Transport Liaison Committee (CLTM), Passenger Transport Council for EU Affairs (CTP-EU) and Taxis and Hire Cars with Driver Group (TA Group) recently met in Brussels to address key...
View ArticleRamadan’s unsung heroes
Behind every well-stocked shelf and timely delivery this Ramadan, there’s a truck driver pushing forward. In this guest article, Phillip Khoury, Managing Director of Dubai-based transport and logistics...
View ArticleTIR goes live in Iraq in breakthrough for Middle East trade and development
Iraq is set to reap the benefits of the global TIR transit system when it goes live next week in the country, marking a new era in international logistics and trade.The TIR system will become fully...
View ArticleAlternative fuel prices now available on the IRU Intelligence Platform
We have expanded the IRU fuel price service to include weekly updates for alternative fuels and one-week price forecasts.IRU’s fuel price service now provides weekly updates for alternative fuels –...
View ArticleDP World joins IRU to drive green transition
IRU, the world road transport organisation, welcomes leading global logistics provider DP World as its newest member.DP World has joined IRU to advance the efficient and sustainable flow of goods via...
View ArticleFrom Cairo to Bucharest: Tackling the shortage of professional drivers
A recent workshop explored the challenges and opportunities of a pilot driver mobility scheme between Egypt and Romania.The driver shortage crisis shows no signs of easing, putting increasing pressure...
View ArticleIRU 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...
View ArticleGlobal parcel delivery company Geopost joins IRU
Parcel delivery and commerce solutions market leader Geopost has become the world road transport organisation’s newest member.Geopost has joined IRU to help shape the commercial road transport debate...
View ArticleWeighing the impact of tariff volatility on North American supply chains
Tariff volatility is putting increasing pressure on cross-border trucking operations. Following IRU’s North American Transportation Forum Dialogue with industry leaders last month in Washington, DC,...
View ArticleDriver mobility is necessary to mitigate driver shortages
As the EU grapples with an ageing workforce, IRU made the case for tapping third-country drivers to help ease growing shortages at the recent THAMM Plus event in Tunis, Tunisia.The EU road transport...
View ArticleGlobal leader in B2B mobility solutions Edenred joins IRU
Edenred, a worldwide leader in specific-purpose payments and mobility solutions, is set to amplify its service through IRU events, market intelligence and industry advocacy.IRU, the world road...
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