TIR cuts transport costs between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait by 40%

The first TIR movement has taken place between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, opening a new TIR corridor between the two countries. 

TIR set to bring further stability and economic prosperity to the Arab region

At a virtual event organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) yesterday, IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto stressed the importance of using the TIR system to facilitate and secure trade in the region.

Well-to-wheel, alternative fuels and Eco-trucks on decarbonisation agenda

IRU’s long standing partnership with the International Transport Forum’s (ITF) decarbonising transport project continues with advocacy on road transport priorities to meet CO2 emissions targets.

IRU spearheads industry reform in Togo

IRU is guiding efforts to formalise and professionalise the road transport industry in Togo through the creation of a national road transport federation.

EU Mobility Strategy will severely limit decarbonisation potential of commercial road transport and destroy coach services

The European Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, published today, will fail to achieve 2050 carbon neutrality targets as it is based on a distorted “tank-to-wheel” approach that only measures CO2 emissions at the vehicle tailpipe. This will severely limit the decarbonisation potential of commercial goods and passenger transport by road.

Industry stakeholders call for EU recognition of renewable fuels

IRU and an industry coalition of 38 organisations call on EU Commission to recognise importance of carbon neutral fuels in Europe.

IRU champions road transport excellence in Eurasia

IRU has announced the winners of its Best Eurasian Road Transport Operator Award, which recognises excellence in economic performance, corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.