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The choice of powertrain belongs to operators – not policymakers
With new powertrain technologies becoming increasingly available on the market and EU-level policies pushing the sector towards zero-emission vehicles, operators are facing tough choices in planning investments for future vehicle purchases. Spain’s national trucking association gave us an overview of the key competing factors.
The soft road to the top: How PPPs fuel transport and logistics
Saudi Arabia and other countries are rapidly climbing the logistics ladder. How can they continue moving up? The answer lies in soft public-private partnerships (PPPs), the multiplier of logistics performance, IRU detailed at the Riyadh Supply Chain and Logistics Conference.
Driving road safety in Africa: What can governments do?
Road safety is a huge challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, for private road users and the commercial road transport sector alike. How can government reforms and actions help? We asked an expert from the region.
EU urged to scale up safe truck parking network
IRU, the European Transport Workers’ Federation and the European Secure Parking Organisation have sent a joint letter to the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President, Roxana Mînzatu, urging concrete steps to accelerate the development of safe and secure truck parking areas across the EU.
A new chapter: Iraq celebrates launch of TIR system
With the TIR system now live in Iraq since April 2025, the Minister of Transport and industry leaders officially marked this milestone yesterday in Baghdad – signalling a new era for international logistics and trade.