EU environment ministers see reason: An all-inclusive Emissions Trading System for road agreed

EU environment ministers, meeting in the EU Council, have voted for an Emission Trading System for buildings and roads (ETS II) that sees reason, taking on board critical road transport industry recommendations.

Lawmaker: Europe needs the internal combustion engine

Rather than prescribing solutions like electrification to decarbonise road transport, policymakers should focus on creating a framework for innovation that takes a technology-neutral approach, argues MEP Barbara Thaler.

CAD elects new leadership and looks ahead

IRU’s Commission on Customs Affairs (CAD) has elected a new president and vice presidents from the Czech Republic, Latvia and Saudi Arabia. 

IRU briefs Commissioner Vălean on EU transport and mobility developments

IRU has met EU Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean at a crucial time in the development of important social, environmental and digitalisation files related to road transport.

Free zones: Shaping supply chain resilience with TIR

The World Free Zones Organization (FZO) has held its annual conference and exhibition. IRU Director of TIR and Transit Tatiana Rey-Bellet was there. 

Diversity and inclusion eyed in RoadMasters Forum focus on driver shortage

Shifting to a diverse and inclusive industry in times of driver shortages was at the heart of discussions at the fourth IRU RoadMasters Forum, held virtually last week.

IRU appalled at European Parliament extension of Emission Trading System to road transport

The European Parliament, voting in plenary today, has approved the extension of the EU’s Emissions Trading System to road transport and buildings.

Connecting South and Central Asia with TIR

New TIR corridors have opened new opportunities for road transport operators across South and Central Asia. We talked to Yonus Ali Siddiqui, Director of Regional Trade for Pakistan logistics company TCS.

Transit as Iran’s road transport priority

IRU’s Secretary General has met a delegation from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss road transport and transit in Iran and in the region in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. 

Driver shortages surge, expected to jump up to 40% in 2022: new IRU survey

IRU’s annual driver shortage survey shows unfilled commercial driver positions continue to increase at alarming rates across the globe.

Thirty years of road transport excellence in Mongolia

Mongolian member association NARTAM has celebrated its 30 years of existence, championing road transport and trade in Mongolia and beyond.

Trusting your supply chain

The IRU Innovation and Development Fund supports members in implementing new solutions for the road transport industry. TIR associations submit project concepts for consideration, outlining research and field test plans, new technology components, partnership engagement and benefits for the sector. 

Togo’s road transport sector under transformation

IRU has presented to Togo’s Ministry of Transport the results of a three-year project to formalise and professionalise the country’s road transport sector. 

Diesel will remain until green charging infrastructure improves

Without a rapid roll-out of recharging infrastructure across the continent, Europe’s freight operators will continue to choose diesel-powered vehicles over clean alternatives, participants at an event on green road freight have heard.

European Parliament sees reason: Emissions Trading System back to square one

IRU has welcomed today’s European Parliament vote to reject extending the Emission Trading System (ETS II) to road transport. 

Sustainability central to DB Schenker’s 150th anniversary

IRU member DB Schenker has marked 150 years in business with a Sustainable Logistics Forum in Berlin. IRU was there.

IRU adopts positions on key EU proposals for the digital economy

IRU calls for improved access to data, better control of its use, and for cautious use of EU legislation when dealing with self-employed workers

EU Council sends signal that shift to zero-emission vehicles is not a priority for commercial road transport

EU transport ministers, meeting yesterday in Luxembourg, have significantly diluted proposals on deploying alternative fuels infrastructure.