Oman reinforces commitment to TIR and Congress success

Oman reinforces commitment to TIR and Congress success High-level talks on TIR accession and the countdown to the IRU World Congress were held in Oman this week, with IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto meeting with the country’s transport minister and logistics leaders.

Trade can transform the Middle East

Trade can transform the Middle East During a recent visit to Muscat this week, my thoughts turned to history and the role that transport might play in lifting the fortunes of the region – politically, economically and socially. 

Oman jumps ranks in global logistics performance

Host of the IRU World Congress – the Sultanate of Oman – has skipped up five places to 43rd position in the World Bank’s recently released Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2018 report. 

Iran striving to be leaders of digitalisation and regional connectivity

IRU supports Iran to streamline transport Iran to promote and support TIR corridors and digital logistics throughout Asia. 

First TIR trucks leave Iran bound for Pakistan

The first TIR operations from Iran to Pakistan signal the start of TIR in Pakistan and the activation of the Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad trade corridor. 

TIR to activate International North South trade corridor

TIR is the preferred trade facilitation tool – with digitalisation essential – for the activation of the International North South Transit Corridor (INSTC), connecting India, Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Russia and Central Asia.  

Trade and innovation debates intensify ahead of global road transport congress in Oman

The future of road transport will be mapped out at the IRU World Congress from 6 to 8 November this year in Muscat, Oman. 

Gulf region streaks ahead with global transport ambitions

Gulf region streaks ahead with global transport ambitions The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon become the latest country to accede to two UN conventions for the carriage of goods and for transporting dangerous goods (CMR and ADR) respectively. 

Iran champions transport progress

Iran champions transport progress Recent high-level meetings and coordination efforts by IRU member, ICCIMA, have put the focus on Iran’s role as a regional transit hub facilitating trade between Asia and Europe.

Saudi Arabia joins TIR eyeing regional trade boost

Saudi Arabia has become the 74th country to accede to the United Nations’ TIR Convention, the global standard for customs transit.

Iran to digitise and professionalise its road transport industry

Meetings between IRU and the Iranian government last week established a coordinated approach to promote Iran’s role as a transit hub in the region connecting East to West and North to South. Discussions with the Iranian delegation highlighted the model progress made on digital and intermodal transport in the region, with respect to successful digital TIR pilots and recent accession to e-CMR. 

Saudi decision sets TIR accession on course

Saudi decision sets TIR accession on course The Saudi Council of Ministers has approved Saudi Arabia's accession to the UN TIR Convention, to support improved regional integration. 

TIR cited by heads of state in Iran-India joint statement

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi welcomed President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Hassan Rouhani, to New Delhi this month, where the two heads of state  reiterated their commitment to activating the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and they stressed the need for the inclusion of the Chabahar Port within its framework. 

Digital transport makes waves in Islamabad

e-CMR and intermodal digital TIR top the agenda at meetings in Islamabad, underlining support for digitalisation across the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) region – connecting Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Turkey with Eurasian countries.

Qatar ratifies UN TIR Convention

Qatar has become the 72nd country to ratify the United Nations’ TIR Convention, the global standard for customs transit, to facilitate trade and the seamless and secure movement of goods across its borders.

Palestine accedes to TIR

The State of Palestine has become the 72nd country to accede to the United Nations TIR Convention, marking the latest advance in the development of road and multimodal transport in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Forces of change in the Arab world

IRU Secretary General, Umberto de Pretto, took part today in a keynote panel examining the drivers and prerequisites for change in the industry, and what Arab countries need to do to strengthen their transport sectors in response. He also met with UN ESCWA Executive Secretary, H.E. Mohammed Ali Alhakim, where the partnership and common resolve of the two organisations was further strengthened.

UAE is TIR-ready with trade prospects set to rise

The United Arab Emirates announces today that the TIR system has been fully implemented and is ready to begin operations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah in the coming months.