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Border delays, permit digitalisation, and visa hurdles dominated discussions at BSEC-URTA’s General Assembly last week, as regional leaders tackled urgent threats to road transport and trade in the Black Sea region.

IRU, the world road transport organisation, welcomes integrated supply chain leader Sesé as its newest member in a shared effort to advance sustainability, efficiency and innovation.

The European Commission’s proposal for the revision of the Roadworthiness Package is a timely and necessary step to modernise outdated EU rules. It strikes a positive balance between enhancing road safety and embracing digital solutions, while avoiding unnecessary burdens for commercial road transport operators.

What’s next in the digitalisation of logistics? FedEx shares its vision and move to pre-operational intelligence.

Edenred, a worldwide leader in specific-purpose payments and mobility solutions, is set to amplify its service through IRU events, market intelligence and industry advocacy.

IRU’s EU Goods Transport Liaison Committee (CLTM), Passenger Transport Council for EU Affairs (CTP-EU) and Taxis and Hire Cars with Driver Group (TA Group) recently met in Brussels to address key legislative developments and elect new leadership teams.

Over 200 policymakers and industry leaders discussed the digital future of EU road transport at the annual IRU spring cocktail in Brussels.

IRU welcomes the European Transport Board (ETB), a significant industry network in Europe, as its newest member.

IRU’s first roundtable on technology and innovation centred on the challenges, integration and potential of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in commercial road transport.

IRU welcomes Member States’ decision reached in the Road Transport Committee to introduce a two-month grace period for the EU’s upcoming legal retrofitting deadline. This provides critical support operators urgently need.

At Saudi Arabia’s premier supply chain and logistics conference, IRU uncovered the power of AI and digital innovation in boosting the efficiency and sustainability of road transport.

IRU brought its pragmatic vision of innovation to the International Transport Forum’s mobility conference in Seoul, South Korea, today. The event gathered global industry leaders and experts to explore the future of mobility.

AIthena partners focused on reviewing progress, evaluating key activities, and mapping out a strategic plan for the project's final year during their preparatory meeting in Austria.

Public and private sector leaders came together in Turkmenistan to chart a sustainable future for global road transport, with a focus on driver shortages, decarbonisation and digitalisation.

At the 2024 PROLOG International Supply Chain Conference today, IRU’s President detailed the transformative changes ahead in road transport.

The FREENOW app provides multiple mobility choices to its users across Europe.

Road transport leaders from across the EU and members of the new European Parliament came together last week for a dinner debate on the sector’s top priorities for this legislative term.

Industry leaders and Members of the European Parliament meet today to discuss and define the next steps for the EU commercial road transport sector.

What’s the path forward? IRU’s Secretary General and government and industry leaders discussed measures to ensure that global supply chains are efficient, resilient and benefit everyone at China’s Global Sustainable Transport Forum this week.

Following the accessions of Italy and Austria to e-CMR, Hungary became the latest country to go digital over the summer.

IRU members and industry leaders from Eurasia and beyond, as well as development partners, international organisations and financial institutions, are gathering in Uzbekistan to discuss challenges and capitalise on opportunities to streamline international trade.

Following Italy’s accession to e-CMR earlier this year, Austria has become the latest country to go digital.

As the new European Parliament sits for the first time, IRU looks forward to working with MEPs to drive a more sustainable, efficient and innovative EU road transport sector. Priority policy actions are outlined in IRU’s Manifesto.

Italy has officially ratified e-CMR, the digital protocol to the United Nations CMR convention for international road goods transport.

IRU, the world road transport organisation, has published its annual report for 2023, looking at the organisation’s progress and achievements in shaping safe, efficient and sustainable road transport during its 75th anniversary year.

IRU’s President detailed the latest road transport trends in the Black Sea region at BSEC-URTA’s General Assembly.

Efficiency measures are estimated to account for over half of CO₂ emission reductions by 2050; alternative fuels implementation the other half. How does this work in practice? We asked IRU member Trailer Dynamics.

The IRU-Emirates Driving Company panel at DRIFTx Abu Dhabi explored the latest AI and digitalisation trends advancing the safety, efficiency and sustainability of road transport.

At the coveted biennial Expo Movilidad, IRU discussed key decarbonisation, digitalisation and driver shortage challenges and opportunities with leading bus and coach companies, manufacturers, suppliers and public authorities.

IRU’s TIR and Transit Director has urged Central Asian countries to accelerate the digitalisation of transport and trade to better manage the growing volumes of goods flowing through the region.

IRU members and the European Commission exchanged on legislation that can maximise the benefits offered by autonomous vehicles during a recent workshop on the EU’s AWARD project.

Discussions around the importance of the Middle Corridor and solutions to streamline trade along this increasingly vital and busy corridor took centre stage at the BSEC-URTA General Assembly in Baku.

IRU welcomes the Council’s formal adoption of the revised Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Directive, which ends the legislative cycle following the previous formal endorsement of the negotiated deal by the European Parliament. Member States must now adhere to the commitments outlined in the legislation and prioritise mobility data sharing and availability.

With shifting trade routes increasing pressure on corridors crossing Central Asia and the Caucuses, IRU unpacked the challenges and solutions at a recent forum with the private and public sector.

Industry leaders and EU political figures have gathered in Brussels to explore future opportunities in digital technology for the road transport industry.