First Pakistan exports to Russia by TIR cut transit time by up to 76%
The TIR route from Pakistan to Moscow has been successfully tested with a first load of fresh fruit delivered to Moscow this week. Pointing to a huge potential boost to Pakistani fresh fruit and vegetable trade with Russia, the TIR journey cut transit time by up to 76% in comparison to the traditional sea route.
Hegelmann Group joins IRU in boost to sustainable logistics innovation
The German-based logistics multinational Hegelmann Group has joined IRU to support its ongoing green initiatives and to encourage and work within the broader industry on sustainable transport and logistics.
Delegation from the Afghan government meets IRU
A delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce and the Ambassador of Afghanistan to the World Trade Organization (WTO) met with IRU Secretary General, Umberto de Pretto, to speak about trade facilitation and the importance of TIR for Afghanistan and its key role as a transit country for the region connecting Central Asia and South Asia.