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

IRU and FIA will run eco-driving awareness sessions for 5,000 public bus and taxi drivers in Baku ahead of COP29 to help reduce CO₂ emissions during the world’s biggest climate conference.

The European Commission has committed EUR 320 million to develop secure truck parking areas across the EU. IRU’s persistent advocacy has played a critical role in securing this landmark budget under Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding.

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

IRU has called on the European Commission to formally clarify the practical implications of the Court of the European Union’s recent judgment on several contested Mobility Package 1 provisions.

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.

Having acceded to the TIR Convention, Iraq is now poised to enhance its position in regional trade following the signature of a significant customs agreement.

The FREENOW app provides multiple mobility choices to its users across Europe.

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.

Armenia has said ‘yes’ to road transport digitalisation.

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?

Border delays raise the cost of international road transport by up to 50%, dampening trade potential. How do we fix this?

Truck driving powerhouse couple Eyüp and Vildan Özdemir became the 100th and 101st inspiring road transport professionals to join the IRU New Industry Shapers project.

Nearshoring is increasingly on the radar of the logistics sector. Expert speakers from Canada, Mexico and the United States explained why in IRU’s North American Transportation Forum (NATF) webinar on trade agreements, nearshoring and trucking.

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.

Eurasian border crossings are finding it increasingly difficult to cope with shifting and rising freight flows. What is the solution?

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

What are the new customs safety and security requirements for road transport operators?

IRU and its Swiss member ASTAG were on the ground today at a truck parking near Geneva, spending a few hours with drivers to discuss their challenges – and, more importantly, recognise their critical work and dedication.

IRU takes note of the Court of the European Union's decision on the Mobility Package 1 challenges brought forward by Member States. The Court annulled the rule on the return of the vehicle, but it confirmed the validity of all other contested provisions.

For the first time, a Chinese-operated TIR truck has exported finished Chinese goods. The cargo transported? Trucks!

IRU member CANACAR’s national convention saw nearly 1,000 people come together in Cancun, Mexico. A highlight was the IRU North American Transportation Forum event on nearshoring trends in the region and the upcoming revision of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.

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.

Why road transport is the way to go for countries across Asia – and how IRU’s Secretary General and China’s Vice Minister of Transport see the future of cross-border trade.

Every year, millions of tourists hop on coaches and travel sustainably across the world. To help its members operate even more efficiently and sustainably, IRU has launched a coach tourism journey planner.

The third IRU-accredited TIR logistics hub has opened in China. It unites all essential transit services under one roof.

The annual Swedish Bus and Coach Driver Championship has long been an opportunity to celebrate the professionalism and commitment of bus drivers. This year, the first prize for Sweden’s best bus driver went to a woman.

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?

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.

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.

With an initial focus on defensive driving and crash prevention, the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) looks to raise road safety levels across Pakistan.

IRU RoadMasters, a skills profiling programme to assess drivers’ abilities, target training and monitor progress, comes to Estonia.