Ran 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.
Second 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.
The International Transport Companies Association of Iran joins IRU
Iran’s main road transport association has joined IRU as its newest member.
ATA 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.
Austria 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.
European road freight rates Q2 2024: Contract index down, spot index up
The European road freight rates index shows that Q2 rates fell in the contract index by 1.3 points quarter on quarter. In contrast, the spot rate index rose by 3.5 points quarter on quarter.
China’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.
EU increases truck parking funding in response to industry calls
Truck drivers in the EU can expect a much-needed improvement in rest facilities. The European Commission has announced an additional EUR 60 million funding allocation to build and upgrade secure parking areas.
EU 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 urge the European Commission to act now and work with affected countries to find solutions.
IRU 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 are outlined in IRU’s Manifesto.
IRU 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 conventions.
Italy eyes paperless road freight as 36th country to join e-CMR
Italy has officially ratified e-CMR, the digital protocol to the United Nations CMR convention for international road goods transport.
IRU recognises top road transport managers for 2024
IRU has presented this year’s Top Road Transport Manager Awards to 67 managers in 12 countries.
Pioneering Chinese trading cities showcase vibrancy of TIR
With the rapid expansion of TIR in China, inland Zhengzhou and coastal Qingdao have emerged as pioneers for international road transport connectivity. With TIR, both cities are boosting their key roles in regional trade networks.
China's trade body eyes TIR for faster and more secure commerce
The TIR system is primed to elevate the efficiency and security of China’s trade with its neighbours and beyond.
From taxis to buses to trucks: One Iranian woman’s story
‘What does gender have to do with it?’ Passionate about driving, Maryam Fayaz was determined to join her husband on the road. Her persistence paid off. Here’s her story in her own words.
Chinese multimodal logistics company TRU joins IRU
TRU has joined IRU, the world road transport organisation, as its newest member.