First Saudi TIR export shipment speeds across UAE border

The first TIR shipment from Saudi Arabia has arrived safely in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Operating under a single customs transit document and a single guarantee, Almajdouie Logistics moved almost 25 tonnes of aluminium across the border, taking advantage of the TIR electronic pre-declaration (EPD) application to reduce waiting times at customs from two days to just four hours. 

IRU and TRACECA join forces to drive recovery in Eurasia

The Secretaries General of TRACECA (Transport Corridor Europe Caucasus Asia) and IRU met yesterday to discuss ways to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on road transport. 

Why driver skills assessment matters

Managing Director of AptiDrive, James Shuker, talks to IRU’s Director of Certification and Standards, Patrick Philipp, about the importance of targeted efforts to assess and train drivers.

North American trucking gives first impressions on USMCA

IRU's first virtual dialogue for the Americas brought together North American industry leaders to discuss the recently implemented US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement and its potential impact on cross-border freight transportation services. 

How road transport rallied during the pandemic

Like many industries, commercial road transport was seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, operators and their employees stepped up to the plate and their actions have been widely praised. 

Asian Development Bank and IRU join forces on key trade link

Supported by the Asian Development Bank, an IRU virtual event last week focused on trade between Pakistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.

EU steps on the gas towards hydrogen

The European Commission’s new hydrogen strategy is out and reinforces much of IRU’s vision on decarbonising long distance road transport for passengers and goods by 2050.