IRU is the trusted voice for mobility and logistics, upholding the interest of bus, coach, taxi and truck operators as well as the broader mobility and logistics industry.
By promoting and enhancing cooperation between industry and decision makers, IRU contributes to facilitating trade and building prosperity.
IRU champions excellence in road transport through international certification standards that create real competitive advantage.
COVID-19: China’s response to keep road transport moving
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the road transport industry in China has played a key role in preventing and controlling the spread of the virus and restoring normal economic and social order. As of 21 March, trucks had delivered a total of 391,300 tonnes of essential medical supplies such as masks and protective clothing as well as vital household goods to the worst affected province, Hubei.
IRU partners with UNECE on response to COVID-19
In partnership with IRU on the COVID-19 pandemic, the UNECE has launched an Observatory on Border Crossings Status
COVID-19 urgent EU action needed on road borders, drivers and financial support
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, urgent measures are needed to address the impact on essential goods transport and passenger transport within and among EU Member States.
TIR helps open up India-Iran-Afghanistan intermodal trade
The first intermodal transport, using TIR from India via Chabahar port in Iran, was completed last week.