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A new six-day transport corridor – enabled by the global TIR transit system – is giving traders more options in the Middle East and strengthening regional connections.

The types of operations possible under TIR have been broadened, unleashing new momentum for seamless logistics across Eurasia.

IRU marks International Customs Day 2026, honouring the vital work of customs officers worldwide.

Diesel VAT rates range from 8.1% to 27% in Europe – and 17 European countries apply a CO2-based component to their diesel tax. Our latest Intelligence Monitoring details the various taxes applied to diesel by country.