Without significant action, the shortage of truck drivers is projected to double by 2028. One key reason is a growing age gap in driver demographics.

In this guest article, the Milton Group's Business Development Director, John Lucy, explains how they have mobilised the TIR system to keep goods flowing amid the Red Sea crisis.

At the coveted biennial Expo Movilidad, IRU discussed key decarbonisation, digitalisation and driver shortage challenges and opportunities with leading bus and coach companies, manufacturers, suppliers and public authorities.

Members of the IRU Commission on Customs Affairs (CAD) have discussed key measures to optimise trade and transit as well as the growing interest in the TIR system amid the Red Sea crisis.