EU acts on IRU call to keep borders and supply chains open

The EU Council, meeting yesterday to discuss COVID-19 measures, has endorsed IRU’s strong call to keep borders open for essential goods transport across Europe.

How road transport companies are meeting COVID-19 challenges

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to transform their operating environment, road transport companies are having to swiftly adapt their strategies.

New COVID border emergency protocols needed, as stranded drivers face grim Christmas

As thousands of stranded truck drivers are preparing to spend a grim Christmas along European roads, haulage firms need governments to agree and act on clear protocols to avoid a crisis like COVID-19 blocking a major border crossing again.

Egypt strengthens trade links with TIR accession

Egypt, the Arab world’s most populous country and one of its largest economies, has become the 77th country to accede to the United Nations TIR Convention.

Spain lowers minimum driver age to 18 to attract the next generation of drivers

Fantastic news for Spanish road transport as new legislation brings the minimum age for professional drivers down to 18 for goods and 21 for passenger transport drivers. This move will help combat the 40% rate of youth unemployment in the country.

A year of challenge, change and unity in road transport

As we reach the end of 2020, we look back on the year and reflect on the highs and lows for our industry. Without question, the pandemic has marked 2020 as a year like no other in road transport. 

Keep trucks moving across France-UK border

IRU calls on the French, UK and other governments to keep borders open for goods transport and for clarity regarding new COVID-19 measures.