What we do
IRU is the trusted voice for mobility and logistics, upholding the interest of bus, coach, taxi and truck operators as well as the broader mobility and logistics industry.
IRU promotes and enhances cooperation between the industry and decision-makers, helping facilitate trade and build prosperity.
IRU champions excellence in road transport through international certification standards that create real competitive advantage.
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Latest news
Global | Geneva
From words to actions: our journey to the UN sustainable transport decade
In the second part of this series on the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035), IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto outlines clear actions to materialise tangible results. For a historical overview of sustainable road transport and joint IRU-UN initiatives, see the first part of this series.
13 Mar 2026 · Environment
Paraguay | Asunción
Paraguay asserts strong interest in joining TIR system
In a meeting with IRU, Paraguay’s Director of the National Directorate of Tax Revenues expressed strong interest in joining the global TIR transit system, recognising its potential to strengthen regional trade and logistics connectivity.
12 Mar 2026 · Prosperity
United States of America | Washington DC
Top 100 truck bottlenecks in the US
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released its 15th annual list on the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in the US.
12 Mar 2026 · Prosperity
EU | Brussels
The competitiveness of islands in EU transport strategy
Malta’s position within EU transport strategy came under the spotlight as policymakers and industry representatives gathered for an international transport conference organised by IRU member the Maltese Association of Truck and Trailer Operators (ATTO).
10 Mar 2026 · Prosperity
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