Amid the ongoing Red Sea crisis, major logistics operators have opted for the TIR system to ensure that goods flow smoothly between East Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

In the second of a three-part webinar series, IRU and POLIS brought together European leaders working to achieve carbon neutrality in road freight transport in and around cities. The group debated key issues on the complex road to 2050.

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.