Mobility Package 1 hits the road

After three years of discussion and debate, the European Union’s Mobility Package 1 has been adopted by the European Parliament.

Uzbekistan moves forward on eTIR

High-level talks in Uzbekistan last week looked at how TIR and eTIR can boost trade and improve the resilience of supply chains in a post COVID-19 trading environment.

What the taxi drivers’ life is like

The taxi industry worldwide, like many other forms of mobility, came to a near standstill with the introduction of COVID-19 containment measures. Bans on public events and the closure of restaurants, bars, entertainment venues or non-essential shops, as well as the fear of contamination, kept people out of taxis, resulting in operators facing revenue declines of up to 90%.

IRU calls for €75 billion road transport investment under EU recovery plan

With discussions ongoing to reach an agreement on the European Commission’s proposed €750 billion Next Generation EU fund to support post pandemic recovery and steer future investments under the EU’s next multiannual financial framework (2021-27), IRU is calling for clear and targeted support for road transport companies.

Global recovery on the line as road transport losses escalate

New IRU research shows that more than 3.5 million road transport operators globally are facing unprecedented financial losses this year, as a result of transport restrictions and the overall economic downturn caused by the pandemic. 

Norway latest country to ratify e-CMR protocol

Norway has ratified the e-CMR protocol, joining the 25 other countries which have already acceded, and completing coverage across Scandinavia.

UN recognises eTIR as key to combat COVID-19 impacts

Six UN agencies  have issued a joint statement calling on governments to provide smooth transit and transport for landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), highlighting eTIR as one of the key solutions to support these countries and their trading partners.