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With a global presence across road, air and sea, CEVA Logistics is mobilising both efficiency measures and alternative fuels on its journey to net-zero emissions.

Decarbonisation is one of the key challenges facing road transport operators. Help the sector obtain reliable data to fuel our insights as well as advocacy with international organisations and governments.

On the opening day of the Conftransporto International Forum, IRU’s Secretary General underscored the resilience that road transport brings to communities and businesses during unstable times.

The IRU General Assembly and council meetings in Geneva last week brought together IRU members from around the world to discuss pressing road transport challenges, share solutions and elect the organisation’s new leadership.

Which truck powertrain has the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO)? Which one reduces CO₂ emissions the most? And what determines the TCO? We did the analysis in our latest Intelligence Briefing.

Partners and stakeholders of ZEFES – an EU-funded project testing electric and hydrogen long-haul trucks, with IRU playing a key role – came together for the second annual symposium to discuss key updates, challenges and future directions.

At the 2024 PROLOG International Supply Chain Conference today, IRU’s President detailed the transformative changes ahead in road transport.

IRU and partners have called on Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to revive the EU’s focus on the fundamental role of public transport.

What is it? And what is its potential? We asked Trailer Dynamics.

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.

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 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.

Industry leaders and Members of the European Parliament meet today to discuss and define the next steps for the EU commercial road transport sector.

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?

IRU member CEVA Logistics recently hosted the third IRU Green Compact roundtable exploring industry challenges and opportunities.

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.

The European Parliament has backed the road transport industry in a key vote, initiating negotiations on driving licensing and greening reforms.

What’s the path forward? IRU’s Secretary General and government and industry leaders discussed measures to ensure that global supply chains are efficient, resilient and benefit everyone at China’s Global Sustainable Transport Forum this week.

IRU members and industry leaders from Eurasia and beyond, as well as development partners, international organisations and financial institutions, are gathering in Uzbekistan to discuss challenges and capitalise on opportunities to streamline international trade.

How do we give transport operators more options to decarbonise? We asked alternative fuels specialist and IRU member Hexagon Agility.

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.

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.

How do we make trade in the Americas both more efficient and sustainable? IRU outlined key measures at a recent World Customs Organization event in Jamaica.

IRU, the world road transport organisation, has published its annual report for 2023, looking at the organisation’s progress and achievements in shaping safe, efficient and sustainable road transport during its 75th anniversary year.

'Too much uncertainty!' In the first of a two-part series, four IRU taxi members detail the key challenges undermining the transition to net-zero emissions – and what is needed to decarbonise efficiently.

The annual ITF Summit of transport ministers took place in Leipzig, Germany, last week. IRU was at the heart of the gathering, putting the voice of the industry on stage and in high-level meetings.

Opening the 2024 ITF Summit of Transport Ministers in Leipzig, Germany, IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto has stressed the importance of a pragmatic approach to decarbonising commercial road transport based on proven, available efficiency measures.

“How can we be greener and more resilient?” was the main question put to industry expert panellists – from Amazon, Flixbus, LKW Walter, Michelin and the World Bank – at IRU’s ITF Summit event today.

EU countries have started implementing new truck CO₂ tolls. Whether they’re new or additions to existing tolls, they will have a big impact on logistics. What will those be? Axxès and DKV Mobility uncovered them for us at our recent webinar.

The European Council has reached a final decision on the new EU CO₂ standards for heavy-duty vehicles. This concludes a legislative process that led to overly idealistic emission reduction targets. But more work lies ahead. The standards include a revision clause for 2027 and further evaluation of the role of carbon-neutral fuels in achieving net-zero emissions.

At a recent meeting held at IRU in Geneva, US and global trucking industry stakeholders compared and addressed solutions to key challenges undermining road goods transport operations.

IRU and partners call upon the EU to support collective passenger transport to achieve economic, social and sustainability goals.

The road transport sector is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. But many types of actions are needed to achieve this. How do we get there, starting today?

In a three-part webinar series, IRU and POLIS brought together European leaders to advance the decarbonisation of heavy-duty freight transport within (peri-)urban areas and the European road network. Participants debated critical issues shaping the EU’s journey towards carbon neutrality by 2050.

During the UN’s first annual Sustainability Week, IRU’s Secretary General outlined key actions to continue advancing the sustainability of road transport and its role in global development.