UN Secretary General reminds UN member states of the fundamental role of TIR during COVID-19

In the UN’s recent report “Shared responsibility, global responsibility: responding to socio-economic effect of COVID-19”, Secretary General António Guterres stressed the vital contribution of TIR and digital solutions to global trade particularly in the time of COVID-19.

IRU’s take on EU exit road map

The European Union has set out its road map for lifting the current COVID-19 restrictions across Europe and progressively reopening certain sectors.

COVID-19 – where road transport stands

It has been a month already since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic and containment measures, albeit unilateral, have been put in place by governments.

IRU-UNECE: coordinated customs measures key to supporting supply chains

IRU and UNECE continue their cooperative and proactive joint response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ATA and UPS CEOs nominated to White House Economic Revival Group

American Trucking Associations (ATA) CEO, Chris Spear and UPS CEO, David Abney, have been selected to join the White House Economic Revival Group formed to plan for the post COVID-19 economic recovery.

What the drivers’ life is like

They are dubbed the unsung heroes of the road, the kings on wheels, the knights of the highway.

COVID-19: how some countries around the world are supporting road transport

National governments have a key role to play in ensuring the continuity of road transport as the lifeblood of society and the supply of essential everyday goods. Here is an overview of the best practices

IRU’s open letter to global leaders

The private passenger road transport industry provides vital services to society and contributes to economic growth. It adds to the success of numerous sectors, most notably, but not limited to the tourism industry, and is essential to business and leisure travel.

IRU/ITF: support for road transport essential to safeguarding a healthy global economy

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have issued a joint statement calling for support from governments and international bodies to ensure international supply and mobility chains remain connected during the Covid-19 pandemic.

IRU acts to help the sector through COVID-19

IRU has been working tirelessly to help the road transport industry navigate through the COVID-19 crisis, in cooperation with numerous regional and international stakeholders and partners.

Passenger road transport: SMEs fight for survival in the time of COVID-19

Passenger road transport is the backbone of the global economy. It contributes to the success of numerous sectors, but not limited to, the tourism industry and is essential to business and leisure travel. But as the COVID-19 pandemic containment measures are forcing millions of people to stay at home, passenger transport operations have been condemned to a de facto lockdown, unlike any other in the industry’s history.

IRU calls for EU intervention on Turkish borders

IRU has urged the President of the European Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen, to intervene in the recent treatment of truck drivers at the Turkish borders.

Alarming gap in global response to COVID-19

Last week, IRU launched a global call for immediate and concerted action by governments and global organisations to ensure the flow of goods keeps moving and to stabilise mobility networks.

COVID-19: ensuring survival of mobility services is a top priority

IRU, The International Association of Public Transport (UITP), POLIS, EUROCITIES and The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER), addressed the leaders of the European Institutions (European Commission, European Council and European Parliament) this week in an open letter.

IRU’s COVID-19 Info Hub: the global source of information for road transport

In close cooperation with our members and partners, IRU has established the COVID-19 Info Hub, a global source of first-hand, real-time updates by, and for, the commercial road transport sector.

IRU partners with ITF on road transport updates during COVID-19

IRU has partnered with the International Transport Forum (ITF) to provide global updates for the road transport sector during COVID-19.

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.

IRU partners with UNECE on response to COVID-19

In partnership with IRU on the COVID-19 pandemic, the UNECE has launched an Observatory on Border Crossings Status