EU environment ministers see reason: An all-inclusive Emissions Trading System for road agreed

EU environment ministers, meeting in the EU Council, have voted for an Emission Trading System for buildings and roads (ETS II) that sees reason, taking on board critical road transport industry recommendations.

Lawmaker: Europe needs the internal combustion engine

Rather than prescribing solutions like electrification to decarbonise road transport, policymakers should focus on creating a framework for innovation that takes a technology-neutral approach, argues MEP Barbara Thaler.

CAD elects new leadership and looks ahead

IRU’s Commission on Customs Affairs (CAD) has elected a new president and vice presidents from the Czech Republic, Latvia and Saudi Arabia. 

IRU briefs Commissioner Vălean on EU transport and mobility developments

IRU has met EU Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean at a crucial time in the development of important social, environmental and digitalisation files related to road transport.

Free zones: Shaping supply chain resilience with TIR

The World Free Zones Organization (FZO) has held its annual conference and exhibition. IRU Director of TIR and Transit Tatiana Rey-Bellet was there. 

Diversity and inclusion eyed in RoadMasters Forum focus on driver shortage

Shifting to a diverse and inclusive industry in times of driver shortages was at the heart of discussions at the fourth IRU RoadMasters Forum, held virtually last week.

IRU appalled at European Parliament extension of Emission Trading System to road transport

The European Parliament, voting in plenary today, has approved the extension of the EU’s Emissions Trading System to road transport and buildings.