New Eurasian Land Transport Initiative (NELTI)
With China’s Belt and Road initiatives moving ahead, IRU’s longstanding, prescient work to reopen ancient Silk Road trade routes linking Asia to Europe across Eurasia has gathered ground and has set the foundations in place for the recent developments now transforming trade prospects for the region.
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IRU in Asia & Pacific
In the densely populated region of China, Asia Pacific and the BBIN countries, IRU’s activity focuses on improving trade and mobility for millions of communities. China’s recent accession to TIR is an exciting step that will link this country with the Eurasian landmass and help create the modern-day ‘Silk Road’.
Regional news
12 Feb 2019 Geneva
The Nepal Automobiles’ Association joins IRU
22 Nov 2018 Shanghai
TIR to combat illicit trade
21 Nov 2018 Bangkok
Thailand is set to make road transport gains
6 Nov 2018 Muscat
China and Eurasia committed to facilitate transcontinental TIR transports
25 Oct 2018 Geneva
President of Mongolia and IRU discuss trade facilitation
Views
17 Oct 2018 Mumbai
Driver shortage for trucking industry – an India perspective
4 Oct 2018 Bangalore
The changing logistics industry: Africa, India and the Middle East
27 Sep 2018 Beijing
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New Eurasian Land Transport Initiative (NELTI)
With China’s Belt and Road initiatives moving ahead, IRU’s longstanding, prescient work to reopen ancient Silk Road trade routes linking Asia to Europe across Eurasia has gathered ground and has set the foundations in place for the recent developments now transforming trade prospects for the region.
China-Russia trade corridor pilot caravan
See the latest news on China-Russia trade corridor pilot caravan launched ahead of TIR implementation
Reopening the Silk Road
The Silk Road is a key artery connecting the east and the west, by road. IRU is working to open up this important ancient trade route.
IRU members in Asia & Pacific
Singapore
AA Singapore
North Lakes
ATIA
Beijing
CCOIC
Beijing
CRTA
New Delhi
FICCI
Tokyo
JTA
Ulaanbaatar
NARTAM
Kathmandu
NASA
Karachi
PNC-ICC
Wellington
RTFNZ
Nanjing
YMM
IRU Partners in Asia & Pacific