First TIR trucks enter Qatar in World Cup planning boost

The first ever TIR transports have entered Qatar, carrying large generators for the country’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 

IRU steers TRACECA governments on border crossing action

IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto has addressed the 15th annual meeting of TRACECA governments on measures that remain to be acted upon by governments.

New UAE–Turkey TIR trade route two-thirds faster than by sea

The first TIR intermodal operation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Turkey, via Iran, has been successfully completed with an Emirati truck arriving in the Mediterranean port of Iskendarun today.

IRU calls out global border chaos risk to SDGs at UN Sustainable Transport Conference

IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto has outlined major issues confronting cross-border road transport services that are risking pandemic recovery efforts, and longer-term achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

UN Forum backs road potential of key North-South Asian trade corridor

A key UN Forum on transport connectivity in Asia has heard evidence on the huge trade potential of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INTSC) connecting Russia to India via Iran and Azerbaijan.

Central Asia eyes digital TIR to ease border congestion

Current COVID border restrictions and post-pandemic economic growth are both driving an increased focus on making trade and transport more efficient and connected across the landlocked countries of Central Asia. 

Black Sea permits to double in boost to road transport and trade

Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) member states involved in the region’s truck transit permit system have agreed to significantly increase permit quotas for 2022.