New IRU study shows how TIR can radically reduce trade costs in Africa

The IRU report, “Transit costs in East and Southern Africa” clearly demonstrates how African countries implementing the TIR Convention can reduce the costs of trade in southern and eastern Africa by hundreds of dollars per container, thus saving billions of dollars and increasing GDP in African countries.

Statement by IRU President

IRU’s Presidential Executive, meeting in Geneva yesterday, has finalised and authorised the start of an independent external audit regarding the allegations which were recently made against IRU and its management.

TIR Guarantee Chain

Information for Customs Authorities. Allegations have recently been made against IRU and its management, related to IRU’s TIR insurance scheme and the calculation of IRU’s reserves. IRU strongly and categorically rejects all of these unfounded allegations. IRU works in full compliance with the law and all funds are fully accounted for.

IRU’s urgent call for a new road safety culture

At the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, IRU called for a road safety culture focused on training and skills development, certification and internationally harmonised standards.

IRU announces advocacy leadership changes

IRU announces the appointment of Ms Raluca Marian, currently Senior Advisor on Passenger Transport in its Brussels office, to the position of General Delegate of the IRU Permanent Delegation to the EU. Mr Matthias Maedge, the current EU General Delegate, will take up the position of Advocacy Director, leading IRU’s advocacy work worldwide from the Geneva headquarters.

IRU members elect Radu Dinescu as IRU President

IRU’s General Assembly today unanimously elected Radu Dinescu to serve as the new IRU President. 

IRU adopts position on Mobility as a Service

IRU has published its position on Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) calling for improved awareness of the benefits and risks of MaaS as well as a balanced approach as the industry pushes to embrace MaaS.