The Upply x Ti x IRU European road freight rates index for Europe shows that Q1 2025 contract rates fell by 2.3 points quarter on quarter (q-o-q). Spot rates declined more sharply, 3.8 points q-o-q. However, the spot index was up by 1.6 points, and the contract index rose by 0.4 points, year on year (y-o-y).

IRU joins the global call this week for safer roads, reinforcing the need to formalise, professionalise and certify the commercial road transport sector across the globe.

IRU, the world road transport organisation, welcomes integrated supply chain leader Sesé as its newest member in a shared effort to advance sustainability, efficiency and innovation.

IRU’s General Assembly and councils brought together members from around the world for two days of discussions on opportunities to boost competitiveness, mitigate cargo crime, advance decarbonisation, overcome driver shortages and navigate economic shifts.

Leading Swedish operator LBC Frakt is investing heavily in low- and zero-emission transport. What it needs now is not more targets, but rather pragmatic support to scale up progress.

IRU, the world road transport organisation, has published its 2024 annual report, highlighting key achievements in advancing safe, efficient and sustainable road transport during a challenging year.

With driver shortages looming large, Türkiye’s trucking industry is hitting the brakes on gender imbalance.