IRU member the American Trucking Associations (ATA) continues to stack up legislative wins in the battle against cargo theft in the United States. But the war is not over yet.

A new six-day transport corridor – enabled by the global TIR transit system – is giving traders more options in the Middle East and strengthening regional connections.

The types of operations possible under TIR have been broadened, unleashing new momentum for seamless logistics across Eurasia.

IRU marks International Customs Day 2026, honouring the vital work of customs officers worldwide.

Diesel VAT rates range from 8.1% to 27% in Europe – and 17 European countries apply a CO2-based component to their diesel tax. Our latest Intelligence Monitoring details the various taxes applied to diesel by country.

IRU, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and T&E urge the European Commission to ensure continuity of EU funding for heavy-duty vehicle charging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, warning that a break in support in 2026–2027 would risk slowing the deployment of zero-emission vehicles.

From driver coaching to the latest AI-powered tools enhancing road safety, we caught up with Lytx® to discuss the interplay between human-led and technology-based solutions.