Drivers and rules need to be respected
Third-country drivers working in the European Union deserve full respect and support.
Global asset finance company DLL partners with IRU
DLL, a global leader in asset finance solutions for equipment and technology, has partnered with IRU to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.
Provisional EU Driving Licence deal supports skills and talent attraction
IRU welcomes the provisional agreement reached following trilogue negotiations between EU institutions on the revision of the EU Driving Licence Directive. The outcome reflects long-standing priorities of the road transport sector and supports efforts to ensure road safety and alleviate the growing shortage of professional drivers.
DP World joins IRU to drive green transition
IRU, the world road transport organisation, welcomes leading global logistics provider DP World as its newest member.
Ramadan’s unsung heroes
Behind every well-stocked shelf and timely delivery this Ramadan, there’s a truck driver pushing forward. In this guest article, Phillip Khoury, Managing Director of Dubai-based transport and logistics company ADSO, pays homage to the resilience and dedication of truck drivers.
IRU members set priorities for EU transport policies
IRU’s EU Goods Transport Liaison Committee (CLTM), Passenger Transport Council for EU Affairs (CTP-EU) and Taxis and Hire Cars with Driver Group (TA Group) recently met in Brussels to address key legislative developments and elect new leadership teams.
Tariffs, trade and border security top IRU North American dialogue agenda
CEOs and senior figures from 30 trucking companies in Canada, Mexico and the US were in Washington D.C. to exchange on cross-border challenges at IRU’s first North American Transportation Forum Leadership Dialogue.
Chinese logistics firm Jitie Lancheng joins IRU to scale up TIR transport
Jitie Lancheng has joined IRU to expand its TIR operations and strengthen partnerships with leading transport and logistics companies worldwide.
Paraguay explores global TIR transit system to boost trade efficiency
IRU highlighted the proven benefits that the UN-backed system would bring to Paraguay’s public and private sectors – streamlining trade and strengthening customs security – at a recent TIR conference.
Two more TIR logistics hubs open in China
Since the first TIR hub was launched in China in May 2024, several more have rapidly followed, bringing the total to six.
Global TIR transit system identified as key to Bioceanic Corridor success
At a major international event in Brazil, attended by over 1,000 public and private sector representatives, IRU outlined how the global TIR transit system would unlock significant efficiency and security benefits for the Bioceanic Corridor.
Driving action towards safer roads
IRU and the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) are partnering on road safety. In this joint article, Vincent Erard and Willem Groenewald outline the solutions provided by the two organisations for companies in the sector.
EU automotive plans advance but gaps remain for heavy-duty transport
IRU welcomes the European Commission’s Industrial Action Plan for the European Automotive Sector, particularly the focus on incentives and better infrastructure access to support commercial road transport operators’ uptake of zero-emission vehicles. However, IRU remains deeply concerned about the lack of technology options for road transport – only battery-electric technology is promoted as a clean solution – and the potential purchasing mandates for corporate fleets.
New IRU Intelligence Monitoring: Worldwide zero-emission vehicle incentives
Governments are accelerating the transition to zero-emission vehicles with evolving incentives, subsidies and regulations. How do they compare across regions? We’ve mapped the latest policies and incentives, for both passenger and goods transport, to help you navigate the shift.
Steering her future: 19-year-old Charlene breaking trucking barriers
At 19, Charlene Kerkhof is proving that young professionals are ready to drive the future of road transport. Growing up in the Netherlands with a trucking family, she turned her passion into a career. Now, she’s mastering the road while calling for better opportunities to help more young drivers succeed.
EU needs early technology-neutral CO₂ review and vehicle incentives
Over 20 organisations have called on the European Commission to conduct an early, technology-neutral revision of the CO₂ standard regulations, and provide the enabling conditions and incentives needed for a further uptake of clean vehicles.
What the Clean Industrial Deal means for road transport
The Clean Industrial Deal recognises the role of competitiveness in achieving decarbonisation goals. However, it overlooks critical sectors that support manufacturing and provide essential clean mobility services. Ensuring all decarbonisation solutions are implemented in a cost-effective manner is equally essential.
Driver mobility is a win-win solution for road transport
At the EU- and ILO-backed THAMM Plus event in Rabat, Morocco, this week, IRU outlined how improving driver mobility from third countries to the EU tackles two challenges: chronic driver shortages and subpar professional qualification standards.
IRU maps decarbonisation and skills strategies in Casablanca
Decarbonising road transport and developing the necessary skills took centre stage at this week’s Green Impact Expo & Summit in Morocco, where IRU laid out actionable strategies for a sustainable, skilled future in mobility.
IRU urges industry-friendly clean transition at EU Strategic Dialogue
IRU joined the European Commission and industry leaders at the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry today, reinforcing the need for a realistic approach to the clean mobility transition.