How bad is it? Help the EU scope coach and truck parking shortages
A new study funded by the European Commission seeks to quantify a major pain point for the road transport sector: the critical shortage of safe and secure parking.The study is a direct response to the...
View ArticleMyths, keys to success and the future of the taxi sector
How much do you know about taxis? In the second article of a two-part series, four IRU taxi members uncover the challenges and misconceptions facing the sector and where it will be in five to ten...
View ArticleBus driver shortage: How do we bridge the gap?
IRU member the Swedish Bus and Coach Federation has launched a new campaign to tackle the chronic shortage of bus and coach drivers by simplifying access to training and attracting new talent.IRU has...
View ArticleIRU and UN negotiate Decade of Sustainable Transport implementation plan
How do we ensure success? With the Decade of Sustainable Transport kicking off in 2026, IRU stressed two critical components to the UN in New York: the Green Compact and the UN’s own proven...
View ArticleIRU frames key priorities for new European Parliament to drive EU forward
As the new European Parliament sits for the first time, IRU looks forward to working with MEPs to drive a more sustainable, efficient and innovative EU road transport sector. Priority policy actions...
View ArticleEU action needed as new Brenner squeeze threatens European trade
A single-lane restriction could disrupt millions of annual freight deliveries via the Brenner motorway, a key artery for European trade across the Alps. Leading transport and logistics associations...
View ArticleEU road freight company spending up 40% over past decade
Road freight operators are spending more on wages, equipment and services. This article, based on the latest IRU Intelligence Briefing, breaks down their investments and costs.Total wages (salaries,...
View ArticleEU increases truck parking funding in response to industry calls
Truck drivers in the EU can expect a much-needed improvement in rest facilities.
View ArticleChina’s Xinjiang International Land Port Group joins IRU
Xinjiang International Land Port Group has joined IRU, the world road transport organisation, as its newest member.Founded in 2018, Xinjiang International Land Port specialises in modern logistics,...
View ArticleTürkiye now on radar for Chinese haulage firms with slashed journey times
For the first time, a TIR truck operated by a Chinese haulage company has reached Türkiye, slashing journey times and pioneering new opportunities for the industry.A Chinese truck has transported a...
View ArticleAgnostic: the future of alternative fuels in road transport
How do we give transport operators more options to decarbonise? We asked alternative fuels specialist and IRU member Hexagon Agility.Which alternative fuel options are available right now? How do we...
View ArticleEuropean road freight rates Q2 2024: Contract index down, spot index up
The Upply x Ti x IRU European road freight rates index shows that Q2 rates fell in the contract index by 1.3 points quarter on quarter (q-o-q). In contrast, the spot rate index rose by 3.5 points q-o-q.
View ArticleChina’s unique TIR logistics hub now shipping to Afghanistan
The Kashgar TIR Logistics Hub, a one-stop-shop consolidating all essential TIR transit services under one roof, is now helping ship goods from China to Afghanistan.A new trade route to Afghanistan from...
View ArticleAustria becomes latest country to go paperless with e-CMR
Following Italy’s accession to e-CMR earlier this year, Austria has become the latest country to go digital.e-CMR, the digital protocol to the United Nations CMR convention for international road...
View ArticleATA Truck Tonnage Index fell 1.6% in June
IRU member the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has been calculating the tonnage index based on surveys from its membership since the 1970s.The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally...
View ArticleThe International Transport Companies Association of Iran joins IRU
Iran’s main road transport association has joined IRU as its newest member.The International Transport Companies Association of Iran (ITCAI) advocates for the facilitation of transport and transit...
View ArticleIraqi digital transport service provider Transforat joins IRU
Transforat, a leading road transport provider of innovative digital solutions, has joined IRU as its newest member.Transforat Trading and Information Technology helps road goods transport companies...
View ArticleSecond TIR logistics hub opens in western China to advance trade
A second TIR logistics hub has opened in western China, offering a one-stop-shop for TIR transport companies, customs services and supply chain players.A new IRU-accredited TIR logistics hub has opened...
View ArticleRan Wang takes over as IRU’s Chief Representative in Beijing
Ran Wang has taken the reigns of IRU’s regional office in Beijing, China, overseeing East and Southeast Asia.
View ArticleFuel prices in the EU: Understanding future dynamics
Fuel accounts for a third of a road transport operator’s costs. Emissions trading, taxes, supply uncertainty and alternative fuels will all impact fuel prices in the EU. Where are we headed?
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