Freight flows are realigning around new trade routes, but borders remain the weakest link. IRU presented concrete measures to streamline freight flows along the increasingly important Middle Corridor at a major Turkic Week event in Vienna.

More than 75 years since TIR – the only global transit system – started reviving and connecting European economies, the system continues to evolve and expand. This year-in-review article looks at five key developments from 2025.

The EU road transport community made significant gains in 2025. In close cooperation with its members, operators and policymakers, IRU helped drive progress on several major EU files, grounded in on-the-ground realities.

Movements under TIR from Türkiye to GCC markets through Syria have officially restarted, marking a major milestone for regional trade and international road transport after years of interruption.