New automated driving speed limit paves the way for heavy-duty vehicles

A key UN forum has more than doubled the speed limit for cars and vans using automated driving systems. Regulations for heavy-duty vehicles are set to follow next.

Decarbonisation on North American agenda

IRU’s North American Transportation Forum has debated how road transport operators are managing the accelerated pace of decarbonisation and its impact on the sector.

Kyrgyzstan goes paperless with e-CMR

Kyrgyzstan has acceded to the e-CMR protocol, which will further digitalise goods transport and enhance security and competitiveness.

IRU launches interactive Ukraine-EU border crossing map

IRU has published a new interactive map for trucks moving between Ukraine and neighbouring EU countries.

Shell joins IRU eyeing green energy engagement with sector

Global energy leader Shell has joined IRU as a corporate member to enhance collaboration with the sector on decarbonisation and other challenges.

Vincent Erard appointed new IRU Senior Director, Strategy and Development

IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto has appointed Vincent Erard as Senior Director, Strategy and Development, of IRU, the world road transport organisation.

Iran trains Iraqi delegation on TIR implementation

In anticipation of Iraq’s accession to TIR, Iranian customs and the country’s national TIR association trained an Iraqi delegation from road transport authorities earlier this month in Tehran.