First TIR transport from Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan, via Uzbekistan and Afghanistan
A truck run by Uzbek TIR carrier Asad Trans Logistics has transported tanned leather from Kyrgyzstan via Uzbekistan and Afghanistan to Pakistan, using this corridor for the first time. The corridor is now fully operational under TIR, boosting security for transport and trade in the region.
Electronic TIR framework enters into force across globe in huge boost to trade facilitation
The new legal framework for the full digitalisation of the TIR system (the so-called eTIR) enters into force today, opening eTIR to 77 countries across five continents.
Transport workers, operators and shippers unite to lift global standards on driver treatment
The leaders of three major international organisations, representing transport workers, operators and shippers have launched a charter to improve how truck and van drivers are treated at collection and delivery sites.
Road transport industry launches global Green Compact to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
IRU, the world transport organisation, has launched a Green Compact for collective global action to achieve carbon neutrality in commercial road transport services by 2050.