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.
By promoting and enhancing cooperation between industry and decision makers, IRU contributes to facilitating trade and building prosperity.
IRU champions excellence in road transport through international certification standards that create real competitive advantage.
European road freight rates Q2 2024: Contract index down, spot index up
Bath, 31 July 2024 – 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. Year on year (y-o-y), the spot index is now up slightly by 0.8 points, while the contract index is down 0.7 points.
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
Brussels, 17 July 2024 – 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.