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IRU member the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has been calculating the tonnage index based on surveys from its membership since the 1970s.

TTLA represents 25 of Lithuania's biggest transport and logistics companies, handling around 80% of road freight.

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.

Fuel accounts for a third of a road transport operator’s costs. Emissions trading, taxes, supply uncertainty and alternative fuels will all impact fuel prices in the EU. Where are we headed?

Ran Wang has taken the reigns of IRU’s regional office in Beijing, China, overseeing East and Southeast Asia.

A second TIR logistics hub has opened in western China, offering a one-stop-shop for TIR transport companies, customs services and supply chain players.

Transforat, a leading road transport provider of innovative digital solutions, has joined IRU as its newest member.

Iran’s main road transport association has joined IRU as its newest member.

IRU member the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has been calculating the tonnage index based on surveys from its membership since the 1970s.

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

The Kashgar TIR Logistics Hub, a one-stop-shop consolidating all essential TIR transit services under one roof, is now helping ship goods from China to Afghanistan.

The European road freight rates index shows that Q2 rates fell in the contract index by 1.3 points quarter on quarter. In contrast, the spot rate index rose by 3.5 points quarter on quarter.

How do we give transport operators more options to decarbonise? We asked alternative fuels specialist and IRU member Hexagon Agility.

For the first time, a TIR truck operated by a Chinese haulage company has reached Türkiye, slashing journey times and pioneering new opportunities for the industry.

Xinjiang International Land Port Group has joined IRU, the world road transport organisation, as its newest member.

Truck drivers in the EU can expect a much-needed improvement in rest facilities. The European Commission has announced an additional EUR 60 million funding allocation to build and upgrade secure parking areas.

Road freight operators are spending more on wages, equipment and services. This article, based on the latest IRU Intelligence Briefing, breaks down their investments and costs.

A single-lane restriction could disrupt millions of annual freight deliveries via the Brenner motorway, a key artery for European trade across the Alps. Leading transport and logistics associations urge the European Commission to act now and work with affected countries to find solutions.

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.

How do we ensure success? With the Decade of Sustainable Transport kicking off in 2026, IRU stressed two critical components to the UN in New York: the Green Compact and the UN’s own proven conventions.

IRU member the Swedish Bus and Coach Federation has launched a new campaign to tackle the chronic shortage of bus and coach drivers by simplifying access to training and attracting new talent.

How much do you know about taxis? In the second article of a two-part series, four IRU taxi members uncover the challenges and misconceptions facing the sector and where it will be in five to ten years.

A new study funded by the European Commission seeks to quantify a major pain point for the road transport sector: the critical shortage of safe and secure parking.

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

In a sign of the growing importance of the Middle Corridor to pan-Asian trade, a Trans-Caspian road transport pilot using TIR has been launched by the Presidents of China and Kazakhstan.

IRU has presented this year’s Top Road Transport Manager Awards to 67 managers in 12 countries.

With the rapid expansion of TIR in China, inland Zhengzhou and coastal Qingdao have emerged as pioneers for international road transport connectivity. With TIR, both cities are boosting their key roles in regional trade networks.

Supported by IRU, Malaysia is laying the groundwork to apply key international safety standards in how dangerous goods are transported on its roads.

IRU calls for EU funding of safe and secure truck parking areas is paying off: Europe's first Dekra Platinum certified truck parking has opened in Romania.

The newly adopted United Nations road safety resolution calls on governments to accelerate and scale up efforts to meet the goals of the Decade of Action for Road Safety.

The southern branch of the east-west corridor offers unparalleled connectivity. A 20-day road transport operation is a recent example of that.

The TIR system is primed to elevate the efficiency and security of China’s trade with its neighbours and beyond.

How do we deal with the shortage of drivers? A new project looks to find best practices of international collaboration and support the mobility of drivers from surplus countries.

‘What does gender have to do with it?’ Passionate about driving, Maryam Fayaz was determined to join her husband on the road. Her persistence paid off. Here’s her story in her own words.