The logistics playbook is changing. Flexibility and harmonised tools are more important than ever, IRU said at FIATA’s global event.

IRU’s new Intelligence Briefing, along with the accompanying webinar, is now available for download. It provides a data-grounded view of where road freight is heading in a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty.

IRU’s message at the EU business forum in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, was clear: impactful road transport reform requires strong cooperation among development partners, institutions and the private sector.

The revised Package Travel Directive updates the definition of package travel and clarifies travellers’ rights while introducing changes that will directly affect how coach services are organised, contracted and reimbursed within package tours.

eTIR is gaining momentum in Central Asia, with cross-border operations planned for the coming months.

IRU members came together for a virtual Commission on Customs Affairs (CAD) meeting last week. They assessed the latest cross-border developments – such as implementing eTIR, enhancing TIR’s competitiveness, and digitalising operations – amid continued pressure on logistics routes and supply chains.

To support the industry amid trade disruptions and rising fuel prices, IRU has launched a dedicated information hub with real-time alerts, fuel prices, border crossing maps, calls for government action, and more.