Innovation meets pragmatism: ITF mobility conference in Seoul
IRU brought its pragmatic vision of innovation to the International Transport Forum’s mobility conference in Seoul, South Korea, today. The event gathered global industry leaders and experts to explore...
View Article‘Soft solutions’ are key to faster and cheaper trade in Central Asia
The benefits of improving soft infrastructure parallel those of developing physical infrastructure.
View ArticlePreserve a free-market economy to accelerate green fleet transformation
IRU, together with the Network for Sustainable Mobility, raised serious concerns about the European Commission’s announced “Greening of Corporate Fleets” proposal.In a joint letter addressed to the...
View ArticleThe dynamics of road transport: what’s moving across the EU
In this IRU Intelligence Briefing, we delve into the key trends shaping road transport in the EU: Which types of goods dominate road freight? How do trip distances vary by product category? What are...
View ArticleRoad transport digitalisation: IRU sets the course at Saudi logistics event
At Saudi Arabia’s premier supply chain and logistics conference, IRU uncovered the power of AI and digital innovation in boosting the efficiency and sustainability of road transport.Under the patronage...
View ArticleNew carnet centre opens at Zhengzhou TIR Logistics Hub in China
Transport operators can now easily obtain their TIR carnets at the point of departure in Zhengzhou, rather than from Beijing.As part of efforts to improve the accessibility and efficiency of China’s...
View ArticleInsights and webinars: Navigating the future of road transport
Get ahead in 2025: IRU’s intelligence webinars are helping road transport actors forecast trends, tackle challenges and plan smartly for the year ahead.How bad is the shortage of drivers? Which truck...
View ArticleEU Commission proposes grace period for tachograph retrofitting
IRU welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to introduce a two-month grace period for the EU’s upcoming legal retrofitting deadline. This initiative, approved by EU Member States, provides critical...
View ArticlePackage Travel Directive revision raises opportunities and concerns
IRU acknowledges the Council’s efforts to update the Package Travel Directive (PTD) with the removal of payment restrictions. However, concerns over unclear cancellation rules, vouchers and strict...
View ArticleMember States reach consensus on grace period for tachograph retrofitting
IRU welcomes Member States’ decision reached in the Road Transport Committee to introduce a two-month grace period for the EU’s upcoming legal retrofitting deadline.
View ArticleSafer refugee operations: IRU trains UNHCR on defensive driving
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) trainers are now equipped to pass on vital defensive driving knowledge and skills to their drivers and subcontractors in Uganda and Tanzania,...
View ArticleNew TIR logistics hub opens in northeast China
A fourth TIR logistics hub has opened in China, consolidating all essential transit services under one roof and enhancing TIR operations for the country’s expanding market.Located in Shenyang, the...
View ArticleMongolia steps up its TIR transit game
Mongolia continues its journey to becoming a land-linked country with the recent introduction of TIR-EPD, TIR’s advance cargo information system, and green lanes.As a landlocked country, Mongolia is...
View ArticleKyrgyzstan opens TIR windows for faster borders
TIR truck drivers now enjoy a smoother journey: dedicated TIR windows are operational at two key Kyrgyz border crossings.As part of ongoing efforts to streamline transport and trade through the...
View ArticleChinese transport conglomerate Jinhai Holdings joins IRU
IRU, the world road transport organisation, welcomes Jinhai Holdings as a new member focused on expanding efficient and sustainable logistics solutions such as the TIR system.Established in February...
View ArticleTrans-Caspian TIR pilot boosts global lithium-ion battery supply chains
The first Trans-Caspian corridor shipment of lithium-ion batteries from China to Türkiye under the TIR system has demonstrated the potential for faster trade by significantly reducing transport times.A...
View ArticleFuelling net-zero: What’s next for alternative fuels and their infrastructure?
As road transport heads towards carbon neutrality, we spoke with fuel platform specialist xavvy for insights on the latest challenges and opportunities. From renewable natural gas and ultra-fast...
View ArticleTurkic states customs meeting targets trade advancements with eTIR
The latest Organization of Turkic States (OTS) customs meeting focused on initiatives to enhance cooperation, digitalisation and the development of the Middle Corridor.
View ArticleNew IRU roundtable explores future of driver assistance systems
IRU’s first roundtable on technology and innovation centred on the challenges, integration and potential of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in commercial road transport.With more than ten...
View ArticleTIR trucks slash China–Dubai transport time by half
Pakistan’s National Logistics Corporation (NLC) has demonstrated that transporting goods from Kashgar, China, to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, does not have to take 30 days.IRU member NLC has concluded...
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