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Being the trusted voice for mobility and logistics

Being the trusted voice for mobility and logistics

IRU is the trusted voice for mobility and logistics, upholding the interest of bus, coach, taxi and truck operators as well as the broader mobility and logistics industry.

Facilitating trade & transit

Facilitating trade & transit

By promoting and enhancing cooperation between industry and decision makers, IRU contributes to facilitating trade and building prosperity.

Championing professional excellence

Championing professional excellence

IRU champions excellence in road transport through international certification standards that create real competitive advantage.

Highlights

Global Truck Driver Shortage Report
Intelligence Briefing

Global Truck Driver Shortage Report

A breakdown of the latest EU road freight volumes and forecast to 2030
Intelligence Briefing

A breakdown of the latest EU road freight volumes and forecast to 2030

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IRU positions

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#SupportOurDrivers
#SupportOurDrivers

Truck drivers keep the world moving. We must improve their working conditions.

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Latest news

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Türkiye | Istanbul

New markets and routes: The world of logistics in 2025

Global logistics is being reshaped. IRU’s President shared how road transport can adapt and thrive amid today’s uncertainties at the Tenth Economy and Logistics Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye.
4 Jul 2025 · Prosperity
Asia | Beijing

The direct express: enhanced China-Europe connectivity

How can we best support trade flows along the booming Trans-Caspian Corridor? The key lies in international conventions, the coupling of hard and soft infrastructure, and greater international cooperation, stressed IRU’s Secretary General at the International Symposium on China-Europe Trans-Caspian Direct Express in Beijing.
4 Jul 2025 · Prosperity
Peru | Lima

South American road transport leaders confront industry pressures

Boosting regional trade and tackling persistent transport challenges took centre stage at the recent General Assembly of Câmara Internacional de Logística e Transportes (CIT) in Peru.
3 Jul 2025 · Prosperity
Europe | Geneva

Can the grid handle electric trucks?

A fully electric truck fleet in Germany would require a quarter of the electricity available for consumption today.
3 Jul 2025 · Environment, Intelligence
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Latest resources

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18 Jun 2025
Training/Certification
Global | Geneva IRU Examiner – establishing a professional road transport qualification framework
28 May 2025
Decarbonisation, Goods transport, Governance, Key figures, Knowledge, Passenger transport, Profession, Road safety, Training/Certification
Global | Geneva Road Transport Services Reform: Guiding Principles for Practitioners and Policy Makers
13 May 2025
Goods transport, Key figures, Knowledge
Europe | Bath The European Road Freight Rate Development Benchmark Q1 2025
9 May 2025
Advocacy, Goods transport, Governance, Knowledge, Passenger transport, Social affairs, Trade facilitation and transit
Global | Geneva IRU Annual Report 2024
5 May 2025
Goods transport, Trade facilitation and transit
Americas | Washington DC IRU North American Transportation Forum
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