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IRU is the International Road Transport Union, founded 70 years ago in Geneva to facilitate trade, international road transport and passenger mobility, and to support sustainable development worldwide. We have been driving economic growth in more than 100 countries, upholding the interests of all road transport operators by finding increasingly efficient ways to connect societies. We enjoy long-standing partnerships with the United Nations, the European Union and Eurasian institutions, giving us the insight needed to drive progress in the road transport industry.

15/10/2026

𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱

The two IRU North American Transportation Forum (NATF) panels in Cancun, Mexico, put the latest US enforcement and regulatory changes under the spotlight.

At the heart of both discussions was a shared challenge: how to strengthen compliance without creating unnecessary barriers for the drivers and operators moving goods across the region.

Across both panels, the message was consistent: enforcement and facilitation should reinforce, rather than undermine, one another.

Stronger coordination between regulators and industry will be essential to keep North American trade both compliant and moving.

A big thank you to our panellists: Augusto Ramos, Bob Costello, Derek Leathers, Justen Thomas, Liliana Flores and Martin Rojas (moderator).

Read more ➡️ https://go.iru.org/1mz

14/10/2026

According to a new World Bank report, targeted investment and reforms could:

✔️ Quadruple trade volumes along the Middle Corridor
✔️ Cut travel times by two-thirds
✔️ Boost regional GDP by 3.3%
✔️ Create 2 million jobs by 2040

Realising that potential will require at least USD 25 billion in physical infrastructure investment, alongside around USD 30 billion in “enabling investments”, including connecting roads and rail links, logistics hubs, inland terminals, equipment and digital systems.

But the World Bank has also identified operational and non-infrastructure improvements as one of the corridor’s biggest remaining challenges.

It highlights the need to:

✔️ Reduce border delays
✔️ Simplify documentation
✔️ Strengthen cross-border cooperation
✔️ Move towards a single digital corridor system for transport, transit and trade data

These priorities closely reflect IRU’s work across the Middle Corridor.

Read more ➡️ https://go.iru.org/1mu

13/10/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗼𝘃𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗧𝗜𝗥

Together with our member AITA, our Secretary General, Habib Turki, met with Radu Vrabie, Director of Moldova’s Customs Service.

A key focus was the phased implementation of eTIR, including the technical expertise, regulatory framework and pilot testing needed to support secure data exchange between Moldova’s customs systems and eTIR.

IRU and AITA welcomed the progress already made by Moldova’s customs authorities and stressed the importance of continuing close cooperation to make cross-border transport more efficient with digitalisation.

30/09/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗯𝘆 𝟯𝟬%

The Convenience Express initiative shows how digitalisation, flexible services and coordinated branding can modernise intercity coach transport.

Since April 2025, IRU member the China Road Transport Association has worked with passenger transport companies to develop the Convenience Express brand across their local markets.

It has now been introduced in 27 provincial-level regions, involving more than 300 passenger transport companies and over 1,000 scheduled bus routes.

Passenger numbers have risen significantly, with some routes increasing more than tenfold.

Even some previously discontinued routes have been revived.

For example, the Chengdu–Chongqing service resumed operations after being suspended for seven years.

Following its relaunch under the Convenience Express model, the route has carried an average of more than 1,500 passengers per day, with an average occupancy rate above 80%.

There are plenty of other examples.

Read more ➡️ https://go.iru.org/1lY

25/09/2026

𝗜𝗥𝗨 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

Connectivity, innovation and partnerships were on the agenda this week for IRU Secretary General Habib Turki.

His series of high-level events and bilateral meetings with Chinese authorities, transport companies and IRU members has set the course for the next decade of international road transport cooperation.

Meetings included the Ministry of Transport, the General Administration of Customs, the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC), and IRU members the China Road Transport Association, HPF, CEVA Logistics and SPSI.

Habib Turki was also invited to address two important events while in China.

Read more ➡️ https://go.iru.org/1lL

25/09/2026

🎊 👏 Thrilled to see our Director of TIR & Transit Services, Tatiana Rey-Bellet, featured as one of Women Mobilize Women's Remarkable Feminist Voices in Business 2026 – Moving Transport and Infrastructure Forward.

“For me, moving transport and infrastructure forward means making goods flow across borders – with less friction and more trust.” – Tatiana Rey-Bellet

Proud to have our Tatiana alongside 28 women – founders, executives and investors – reshaping mobility.

Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative

23/09/2026

𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗖𝗖: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗗𝗥 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹

The safe and efficient transport of dangerous goods is essential to global trade.

This is particularly the case in the GCC region, where petrochemicals and hazardous materials play a key role in industrial supply chains.

The United Nations Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) provides a globally recognised framework to enhance safety, operational efficiency and environmental performance.

Organised with the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), our upcoming webinar will explore ADR’s relevance across the GCC and the Middle East.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻:
☑️ What is ADR and why it matters
☑️ Latest ADR regulatory updates
☑️ ADR’s role in safety, trade facilitation and supply chain resilience
☑️ Harmonisation opportunities in the GCC
☑️ Practical insights on compliance and operational excellence
☑️ ADR packaging and placarding overview
☑️ Using zero-emission vehicles to transport dangerous goods

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀:
✔️ Rashed Aljehani, SIPCHEM
✔️ Mohamed Seraj (moderator), GPCA
✔️ Patrick Philipp, IRU
✔️ Ivan Schmelczer, IRU
✔️ Rami Karout, IRU
🗓️ Webinar | 8 October

Register now ➡️ https://go.iru.org/1lC

22/09/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿? 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗮

How can road transport operators reduce trade costs, improve efficiency and strengthen their competitiveness?

Join industry leaders in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 14 October to explore practical solutions for more efficient, professional and resilient road transport.

Bringing together governments, international organisations, development partners and industry leaders, IRU and UN - OHRLLS's upcoming regional dialogue will offer practical insights into improving transport operations, facilitating trade and strengthening the industry’s workforce.

Register now ➡️ https://go.iru.org/1lx

16/09/2026

𝗔𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀

Hosted by IRU member TOBB, our 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 (𝗖𝗔𝗗) brought together more than 30 delegates from 16 countries, including Türkiye’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure as well as its Ministry of Trade.

The wider development of 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀 took centre stage, particularly routes connecting Türkiye and Europe with the Middle East and GCC region, and with China.

An 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 focused on Türkiye’s evolving transport, trade and customs landscape.

CAD concluded with a visit to the 𝗔𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗯.

The hub was developed in response to a shortage of modern warehousing capacity in the region.

More than 50 operators came together as co-founders and investors to establish it.

Read more ➡️ https://go.iru.org/1lc

15/09/2026

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗽: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺

Coaches can connect travellers with places that other modes often cannot serve.

They can reach smaller towns, rural communities and cultural routes, spreading the benefits of tourism more evenly.

Our member Flix demonstrates how this works in practice.

Through partnerships with the European Association of the Via Francigena Ways and Europe's Famous Hostels, FlixBus is making sustainable travel more accessible while encouraging visitors to discover destinations beyond traditional tourism hotspots.

Between 2024 and 2026, the number of hostel guests travelling with FlixBus doubled, while participation in Europe’s Famous Hostels’ campaign, which rewards coach passengers with accommodation and travel discounts, increased by 18%.

Marco Zucchetti, Senior Manager PR & ESG Communications at FlixBus, said:

"Travel shouldn't be a privilege. Our coach network reaches the places where trains and planes stop short at a price that makes leaving the car at home the easy choice.”

Read more ➡️ https://go.iru.org/1l1

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