The supply chains of tomorrow
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.
Henan province launches third TIR logistics hub in China
The third IRU-accredited TIR logistics hub has opened in China. It unites all essential transit services under one roof.
The future of logistics: IRU shares vision at world free zones congress
Geopolitical upheavals are shifting cross-border freight movements, while disruptive technologies are transforming them. How can we boost the efficiency and resilience of supply chains?
Faster trade across GCC borders? Yes, say transport companies
Can cross-border trade in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region be more than 90% faster? Yes, transport companies from the region shared their experiences using the TIR system at our recent webinar.
It’s nice to be useful: Driver tales from Norway
Emilie Høydal did not have a typical start to her career in transport. She first studied media and communications in high school. But after two years, she learned that it was not for her. So she dropped out and worked at a gas station for a while. She eventually decided to go back to high school to study technological and industrial production. This is where the magic happened.
Resilience, sustainability drive discussions at Tashkent connectivity event
Over 140 industry leaders and experts, financial institutions and development organisations from more than 30 countries came together in Tashkent for an international conference on connectivity and trade.
Women Driving Change report: Stories, insights and solutions
Change has been slow. What can be done to accelerate it?
Champion trainers: Empowering Iranian road transport managers
The new champion trainers will train over 200 Iranian instructors based on internationally recognised standards.
IRU and Turkmenistan hold high-level talks on road transport priorities
Turkmenistan can continue to grow its road transport sector by coupling “hard” and “soft” infrastructure developments. A roadmap discussed by IRU and Turkmenistan could further streamline efforts.
United States truck tonnage index up 0.3% in July
IRU member the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has been calculating the tonnage index based on surveys from its membership since the 1970s.
Lithuania's International Transport and Logistics Alliance joins IRU
TTLA represents 25 of Lithuania's biggest transport and logistics companies, handling around 80% of road freight.
Capitalise on trade opportunities: Road transport leaders head to Tashkent
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.
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.