EU’s highest court weighs in on road transport Mobility Package
IRU takes note of the Court of the European Union's decision on the Mobility Package 1 challenges brought forward by Member States. The Court annulled the rule on the return of the vehicle, but it...
View ArticleDrivers are heroes: showing our recognition
IRU and its Swiss member ASTAG were on the ground today at a truck parking near Geneva, spending a few hours with drivers to discuss their challenges – and, more importantly, recognise their critical...
View ArticleImplementing the EU’s new ICS2 import declaration in road transport
What are the new customs safety and security requirements for road transport operators?IRU, in close cooperation with the European Commission and several partner associations such as UPU, ECSA, CLECAT...
View ArticleNew European Parliament backs road transport
The European Parliament has backed the road transport industry in a key vote, initiating negotiations on driving licensing and greening reforms.In a significant step towards reforming road transport...
View ArticleIRU outlines border connectivity vision at Eurasian Economic Forum
Eurasian border crossings are finding it increasingly difficult to cope with shifting and rising freight flows. What is the solution?The recent Eurasian Economic Forum in Yerevan, Armenia, brought...
View ArticleRoad transport resilience in Vilnius innovation spotlight
At the opening of Lithuania’s annual International Transport Innovation Forum, IRU stressed key measures to raise resilience, focusing on driver shortages, decarbonisation and digitalisation. Following...
View ArticleIRU Green Compact roundtable at CEVA: Industry experts debate efficient...
IRU member CEVA Logistics recently hosted the third IRU Green Compact roundtable exploring industry challenges and opportunities.With the Green Compact, IRU aims to build a global, pragmatic,...
View ArticleNearshoring in North America and its impact on the trucking industry
Nearshoring is increasingly on the radar of the logistics sector. Expert speakers from Canada, Mexico and the United States explained why in IRU’s North American Transportation Forum (NATF) webinar on...
View Article101 and counting: IRU New Industry Shapers project hits major milestone
Truck driving powerhouse couple Eyüp and Vildan Özdemir became the 100th and 101st inspiring road transport professionals to join the IRU New Industry Shapers project.The New Industry Shapers project...
View ArticleFaster trade: IRU stresses harmonisation at Global Logistics Forum in Riyadh
Border delays raise the cost of international road transport by up to 50%, dampening trade potential. How do we fix this?IRU underlined the significant payoffs of harmonising border-crossing procedures...
View ArticleInnovation in trucking: IRU maps the road ahead at Riyadh industry event
Driven by technological innovation and decarbonisation goals, transport and logistics are undergoing significant change. How can we best support the transition to a more sustainable industry?At the...
View ArticleIndustry and policymakers gather to shape the future of EU road transport
Industry leaders and Members of the European Parliament meet today to discuss and define the next steps for the EU commercial road transport sector.Today, industry leaders and Members of the European...
View ArticleDigitalisation momentum builds: Armenia joins e-CMR
Armenia has said ‘yes’ to road transport digitalisation.The digital protocol to the United Nations CMR convention for international road goods transport, e-CMR, entered into force in Armenia last week,...
View ArticleThe global road to greater sustainability and resilience
IRU shared the road transport sector’s strategy for a sustainable and resilient mobility future at the International Road Federation’s (IRF’s) World Congress this week.In a closed-door ministerial...
View ArticleEuropean mobility platform FREENOW joins IRU
The FREENOW app provides multiple mobility choices to its users across Europe.FREENOW, Europe’s multi-mobility app with taxis at its core, has joined IRU as its newest member.
View ArticleNew Iraqi customs agreement opens door to huge trade growth
Having acceded to the TIR Convention, Iraq is now poised to enhance its position in regional trade following the signature of a significant customs agreement.
View ArticleEU industry leaders and legislators unite on future of road transport
Road transport leaders from across the EU and members of the new European Parliament came together last week for a dinner debate on the sector’s top priorities for this legislative term.IRU’s Manifesto...
View ArticleIRU calls for technology openness in CO₂ emission standards revision
IRU has joined leading industry stakeholders in a joint call to revise EU CO₂ emission standards, urging policymakers to embrace a technology-neutral approach to decarbonising road transport.IRU has...
View ArticleIRU seeks Mobility Package ruling clarification from European Commission
IRU has called on the European Commission to formally clarify the practical implications of the Court of the European Union’s recent judgment on several contested Mobility Package 1 provisions.On 4...
View ArticleBattery swapping in trucking
What is it? And what is its potential? We asked Trailer Dynamics.The trucking industry operates a wide range of vehicles that carry all types of goods over various distances, from busy urban centres to...
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