Team IRU on the ground: staff worldwide visit transport operators
From Beijing to Brussels, the entire IRU global team have visited road transport operator facilities as part of their joint 2024 kick-off meeting, exploring opportunities and challenges facing the industry.
Interoperability: IRU outlines road-rail digitalisation synergies
IRU unpacked road-rail digitalisation opportunities to boost the efficiency and transparency of trade at the European Commission’s “Investors Forum for EU-Central Asia Transport Connectivity” in Brussels.
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How can commercial road transport get to net-zero emissions?
Have you ever driven a truck? Reinventing driver training
Surprised by the training system for truck drivers in his country, IRU New Industry Shaper Lenno Põder decided to become a truck driver himself to truly understand the profession. He now offers accessible, innovative and inclusive training in Estonia.
Rocking the boat: Setting up scalable, profitable truck parking in months
The lack of safe and secure parking areas is a fundamental challenge facing the road transport industry. What are the solutions? Charles Anderson, CEO of IRU member Freightsafe, told us why its modern, secure and cost-effective approach is central to the future of truck parking.
Global driver shortages: 2023 year in review
In 2023, IRU, backed with on-the-ground information from its members, continued to report and analyse global driver shortages: a chronic issue threatening mobility networks and supply chains. This article offers an overview of some of IRU’s efforts to analyse the situation, raise awareness and advance solutions.
From Geneva to Istanbul: The past, present and future of road transport
IRU marked its 75th anniversary this year with special events in Geneva, Brussels, Tashkent, Cancun, Beijing, Riyadh and Istanbul. Relive the dialogues, debates and celebrations with more than a thousand public and private sector leaders from around the world.
New IRU study maps best net-zero 2050 plan: less disruption, lower cost
IRU has assessed the effectiveness and cost of three scenarios for commercial road transport to be carbon neutral by 2050 in Europe. A parallel focus on both efficiency measures and alternative fuels is less disruptive and less costly.
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So many operators are finding it hard. What’s the solution?
Transport companies and unions sign sustainability and just transition pact
IRU and ITF have reinforced their commitment to drive a just transition and improve the accessibility and attractiveness of the commercial driver profession with a Just Transition for Transport pledge.
Global truck driver shortage to double by 2028, says new IRU report
Geneva, 20 November 2023 – IRU’s 2023 driver shortage report has found that over three million truck driver jobs are unfilled, or 7% of total positions, in 36 countries studied. With the huge gap between young and old drivers growing, it will get much worse over the next five years without significant action.
Sichuan: Southwest China’s growing logistics hub turns to road transport
With the rising role of Sichuan as a leading logistics hub in China, IRU and the Sichuan Transportation Department have explored avenues to boost the region’s international connectivity and further professionalise drivers.
Unlocking driver mobility: IRU outlines how at Vienna Migration Conference
The road transport industry is facing a chronic shortage of drivers. It’s forecast to get much worse without significant action. Urgent measures are required, including improving the labour mobility of qualified drivers.
Speed up Brenner negotiations, IRU says to European Commission President
IRU and a number of national transport associations have once again called on the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to set a new round of negotiations between Germany, Italy and Austria to find a solution to the Brenner impasse.
Skilled drivers are critical to overcoming key industry challenges
IRU Academy Associate Training Institutes from 20 countries have stressed the importance of strengthening professional qualification standards to help mitigate driver shortages during their recent e-meeting.