IRU joins forces with European stakeholders to promote the use of hydrogen in road transport

IRU joins forces with European stakeholders to promote the use of hydrogen in road transport

Portugal accedes to e-CMR

As a result of intense advocacy work at international and national level, spearheaded by the IRU and its member ANTRAM, the Portuguese government acceded to the e-CMR protocol last week, on 26 September.

IRU chairs debate on road transport ahead of Eurasian leaders meeting

IRU’s lead in Eurasia, Dmitry Cheltsov, this week chaired a session on regional transport priorities at an event held alongside the latest meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Yerevan, Armenia.

IRU calls on new team of EU parliamentarians to step up efforts on road transport

IRU calls on new team of EU parliamentarians to step up efforts on road transport

Spanish road transport faces 20% shortfall in drivers

Spanish road transport faces 20% shortfall in drivers Research conducted among operators throughout the country revealed a current shortfall of drivers of 20%, meaning one in every five positions is currently unfilled. 

IRU calls for additional contingency measures in EU customs in case of no-deal Brexit 

IRU calls for additional contingency measures in EU customs in case of no-deal Brexit 

Managing Director Boris Blanche leaves IRU to take up new role driving innovation in mobility and logistics

New appointment reinforces Geneva’s position as a global private-public partnership and innovation hub for road transport

IRU sets future direction for road transport in times of economic uncertainty and industry disruption

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has today taken the lead in setting the global road transport agenda, by publishing a manifesto that calls on international organisations, governments and industry stakeholders to safeguard the role of road transport in driving economic prosperity.

IRU Constitution consultations advance

IRU members met in Geneva this week for a special forum on the proposed new IRU Constitution. Fifteen members attended, with questions and comments on the proposals to IRU President Christian Labrot, Secretary General Umberto de Pretto and Managing Director Boris Blanche. 

IRU calls for better skills matching to reduce labour shortages

IRU today joins European employers in calling on policy makers to implement measures that will improve skills matching and tackle the worrying trend of labour shortages across the continent. 

Kazakhstan unlocks TIR’s potential in the fight against illicit trade

Kazakhstan recognises the security benefits of TIR in combating illicit trade. The Kazakh Government has taken the decisive step of issuing Order no. 619 prioritising TIR transports at the Kazakh borders, with TIR Electronic Pre-Declaration (TIR-EPD) Green Lanes scheduled to open at the Nur Zholy border crossing point with China.

IRU mourns the passing of Søren Hyldstrup Larsen, CEO of NLA

It is with great sadness that IRU has learned this week of the early passing of Søren Hyldstrup Larsen, CEO of the Nordic Logistics Association (NLA), at the age of 55.

Safety first at the 2020 IRU Logistics and Innovation Forum

The second edition of the IRU Logistics and Innovation Forum is just around the corner. Taking place in London on 3 October 2019, this year’s event focuses on safety: unlocking the business opportunities.

IRU champions road transport excellence in Eurasia

IRU champions road transport excellence in Eurasia Recognising best practice across a range of areas including economic performance, corporate social responsibility and environment, IRU has today announced the winners of the “Best Eurasian Road Transport Operator” award at the 19th IRU-AsMAP UA International Conference in Odessa.

Road transport needs Brexit clarity

Road transport needs Brexit clarity

Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China test the waters for regular TIR transports

The Ministries of Transport of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China have joined forces to assess regular TIR transits along a key Central Asian trade corridor. 

IRU calls on Caspian nations to create more seamless trade routes

IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto attended the first Caspian Economic Forum in Turkmenistan this weekend, where he called for nations to continue working together to advance transport links across the world’s largest inland body of water and beyond.

Kristian Kaas Mortensen Q&A ahead of the IRU Logistics and Innovation Forum

Ahead of the LIF Event, IRU caught up with Kristian Kaas Mortensen, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Girteka Logistics, to talk little bit about safety in the road transport sector.