COVID-19: China’s response to keep road transport moving

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the road transport industry in China has played a key role in preventing and controlling the spread of the virus and restoring normal economic and social order. As of 21 March, trucks had delivered a total of 391,300 tonnes of essential medical supplies such as masks and protective clothing as well as vital household goods to the worst affected province, Hubei.

TIR helps open up India-Iran-Afghanistan intermodal trade

The first intermodal transport, using TIR from India via Chabahar port in Iran, was completed last week.

IRU monitoring Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The recent outbreak of Coronavirus has caused widespread concern in terms of its health impact on those people infected and the disruption it has brought to people’s lives as well as the wider economy.

China pushes ahead with TIR implementation

The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has taken the momentous decision to fully open all its border crossing points to international road transport under TIR starting 25 June 2019.

IRU forges closer ties with Chinese stakeholders at Belt and Road Summit

IRU has met with key Chinese stakeholders during Secretary General, Umberto de Pretto’s visit to Beijing to jointly explore and develop TIR’s potential in China. 

TIR trade corridor between China and Spain ready for business

TIR trade corridor between China and Spain ready for business

China unleashes trade potential as four more border points open for TIR

China unleashes trade potential as four more border points open for TIR. The four crossing points with Kazakhstan designated to start TIR operations from 25 March 2019 are Maikapchagai – Jimunai, Dostyk – Alashankou, Kolzhat – Dulata and Bakhty – Baketu. Together with Khorgos, which opened in May 2018, this move means that all five China-Kazakhstan border crossings will be fully TIR operational. 

Chabahar Port opens for TIR with first Afghan-Iran-India transport

Chabahar Port is now a critical TIR trade gateway to and from India, linking the country to Afghanistan, Central Asia, Russia and eventually Europe.

The Nepal Automobiles’ Association joins IRU

The Nepal Automobiles’ Association joins IRU The Nepal Automobiles’ Association (NASA-Nepal) has become the latest IRU member, widening IRU’s reach in the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal (BBIN) region.

TIR to combat illicit trade

IRU addresses the world’s customs and international organisations in Shanghai this week, highlighting the security benefits of TIR as China forges ahead to lead the global effort to combat illegal cross-border activities.

Thailand is set to make road transport gains

IRU was in Bangkok this week at UN meetings on best practices, global standards and road transport and transit facilitation tools in Thailand and beyond.

China and Eurasia committed to facilitate transcontinental TIR transports

A China-Eurasia TIR roundtable took place earlier today on the side-lines of the IRU World Congress in Muscat. The discussion focused on enhancing connectivity and boosting cooperation between China and Eurasian countries.

President of Mongolia and IRU discuss trade facilitation

President of Mongolia and IRU discuss trade facilitation President of Mongolia Khaltmaa Battulga, Ambassador Lundeg Purevsuren, Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the UN, and Deputy Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg recently met with IRU to support Mongolia reaching its full potential in transit and transport.

Driver shortage for trucking industry – an India perspective

Driver shortage for trucking industry – an India perspective Rajesh Neelakanta from BVC Logistics offers insights into India’s driver shortage and the developments which are mitigating the problem. Turning to Europe and the US – he offers tips to turn the crisis around.

Pakistan launches first outbound TIR transport

The first Pakistan TIR transport leaves Karachi today, bound for Kabul via Peshawar and Jalalabad.  IRU member, PNC-ICC, issued the first TIR carnet this week to Pakistani transport operator, TCS Logistics, ahead of the departure today, which is marked by a ceremony in Karachi.

China Chamber of International Commerce joins IRU

China Chamber of International Commerce joins IRU The China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC) has joined IRU as the latest associate member. 

The changing logistics industry: Africa, India and the Middle East

Alagu Balaraman, Partner and Managing Director of Indian Operations at CGN Global, highlights the critical drivers of change in logistics. He warns the industry to stay ahead of the curve so not to lose out on the opportunities.

New China to Europe super border crossing opens

Kazakhstan and China have opened a new border crossing to boost transport and trade along the new Western China to Western Europe 8,445 km expressway – part of China’s Belt and Road project.