North American trucking gives first impressions on USMCA

IRU's first virtual dialogue for the Americas brought together North American industry leaders to discuss the recently implemented US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement and its potential impact on cross-border freight transportation services. 

Argentina connects the trade chain across the Americas

Argentina connects the Latin American trade chain Argentina accedes to the TIR Convention, setting in motion the transport and trade facilitation benefits of TIR for the wider region. 

President of Argentina and IRU discuss trade facilitation and competitiveness

President of Argentina and IRU discuss trade facilitation and competitiveness

Could the rising political headwinds of protectionism stall growth?

IRU Views - IRU’s Senior Advisor for the Americas, Martin Rojas, reflects on whether increasing protectionism might stall the growth of North American trade flows. 

Road transport plays crucial role in resilience to natural disasters

IRU highlights the importance of road transport services in disaster relief operations in Mexico and Puerto Rico under challenging conditions. The impact on distribution channels, and the ramifications of impaired logistics networks highlight the important role of road transport in ensuring that countries become more resilient to natural disasters in the future.

Road map to advance sustainable transport and 2030 Agenda

A comprehensive road map on sustainable transport was presented at a special briefing today at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Save Lives: #SlowDown – IRU endorses UN Global Road Safety Week

Save Lives: #SlowDown” – IRU endorses UN Global Road Safety Week. IRU calls for more training, the use of new technologies and standardised speed limits to address the issue of speed management.

IRU working With Argentina on road transport professionalisation

IRU recently visited Buenos Aires at the invitation of IRU member FADEEAC and its training arm, the Fundación Para el Transporte (FPT) to discuss the latest efforts to professionalise the road transport industry in Argentina, and the potential for such efforts to become a model for other countries in South America.

Argentina to become critical link for Latin American trade chain

While both Chile and Uruguay are signatories of the TIR Convention, Argentina’s imminent ratification will set in motion the transport and trade facilitation benefits of TIR for the wider region. Argentina’s decision to adopt TIR reached a new milestone, after President Mauricio Macri sent the Convention to the Argentine Congress for ratification. The country is therefore ever closer to improving cross-border connectivity, fostering regional integration and boosting global trade opportunities.

IRU expands its membership in Mexico within the passenger transport sector

IRU welcomes Mexico’s Cámara Nacional del Autotransporte de Pasaje y Turismo (CANAPAT) to its associate membership, promoting the interests of the passenger transport sector through services that improve the day-to-day operations of its users.

Madrid meetings hail new digital age for the transport sector

IRU is holding its bi-annual Commission on Services to Road Transport Operators meeting today in Madrid. Over 20 national associations are participating and the agenda puts the spotlight on the launch of e-CMR, the latest developments and how associations can support the introduction of e-CMR in their countries. Also in Madrid, the 17th National Transport Forum organised by Asociación Española de Codificiación Comercial (AECOC), taking place from 16-17 March, unites transporters, shippers, associations and public agencies to discuss new trends and challenges affecting freight transport.

IRU extends US network to promote safety and best practice

New IRU member, Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA), has joined IRU to advocate, educate and provide networking opportunities to support the transport industry to operate safely, legally and profitably around the world.

Growing the US network: IRU visit to Washington DC

IRU’s participation in the US Transportation Research Board (TRB) annual meeting has been combined with a number of further transportation events and meetings in Washington DC.

Innovation tops the transport agenda in Washington DC

IRU highlights the latest road transport industry innovations at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) 96th Annual Meeting in Washington DC. Presenting current innovation-led initiatives, IRU outlined how it is addressing road transport trends with the development of innovative goods and passenger mobility services.

IRU trucking members meet in Florida to share knowledge on safety, environment and economy in the US

IRU Estonia members, Association of Estonian International Road Carriers (ERAA), visited Florida with Miami-based US trucking company, North American Transport Services (NATS). The group was welcomed by Damian Diaz, president of NATS, and Ken Armstrong, the president and CEO of the Florida Trucking Association (FTA), which is affiliated to IRU member, American Trucking Associations (ATA).

Eight carriers from the National Freight Transport Chamber (CANACAR) receive recognition from IRU

eight carriers from the national freight transport chamber (canacar) receive recognition from iru

FADEEAC at IRU statutory meetings

fadeeac at iru statutory meetings

Smart urban mobility for smart sustainable cities – IRU launches report

IRU launches a report outlining the role of the road transport sector in achieving a paradigm shift for mobility and contributing to the UN’s sustainable development goals.