Brazil Vice President meets ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½on Bioceanic Corridor, TIR, green logistics
Strengthening Brazil¡¯s logistics, accelerating decarbonisation, and implementing the TIR system were at the heart of a high-level meeting between IRU, NTC&Log¨ªstica and Brazil¡¯s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½drives decarbonisation discussion at Road Transport USA 2025
Organised by Reuters Events, Road Transport USA brought together transport leaders, retailers and technology innovators to equip fleet operators with the tools and insights needed to navigate the path to carbon neutrality and maintain a competitive edge in a fast-evolving market.
Netherlands paves the way for cleaner taxis
The Netherlands is a European leader in taxi decarbonisation: one in four taxis are zero-emission vehicles. But as the country pushes forward, a critical question emerges: how effective are the increasingly ambitious greening targets if the conditions needed to achieve them are not yet in place?
Decarbonising logistics fleets: the infrastructure gap
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½spoke to UPS about the real-world challenges of decarbonising logistics fleets. Without urgent investment in grid capacity, depot charging and energy storage, even the most advanced electric vehicles risk standing idle.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½joins high-level EU dialogue on emissions trading and climate finance
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½joined key EU stakeholders at a high-level Implementation Dialogue on the rollout of the Emissions Trading System 2 (ETS2) and the Social Climate Fund (SCF), cornerstones of the EU¡¯s climate strategy.
Electric truck trial runs 5,000km long-haul operation across China
In a groundbreaking pilot, CEVA Logistics has run an electric heavy-duty truck, crossing China from Shenzhen, near Hong Kong, to Alashankou on the Kazakh border.
EU lawmakers and road transport industry in decarbonisation dialogue
The EU¡¯s road transport sector is already decarbonising. But scaling up progress requires smart regulation, targeted investment and coordinated action. This was the central message from IRU¡¯s recent high-level conference in Brussels.
Decarbonising EU road transport: Solutions for 2030 and beyond
Road transport operators are beginning to invest in new vehicles. But for the decarbonisation transition to succeed, the sector needs clear, coordinated support. EU policymakers and road transport industry leaders are coming together to debate practical and scalable solutions to deliver environmental and economic benefits at IRU¡¯s high-level event tomorrow in Brussels.
Driving resilient, green and competitive road transport: ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½at ITF 2025
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½was at the heart of last week¡¯s International Transport Forum (ITF) summit in Leipzig, championing pragmatic solutions to make road transport not only greener, but also more resilient and competitive in the face of global challenges.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½maps decarbonisation and workforce strategies at ITF summit
The Secretary General of IRU, the world road transport organisation, outlined a pragmatic decarbonisation vision at a special closed-door ministers¡¯ roundtable yesterday in Leipzig. Today, he charted the key to a resilient workforce primed for emergency preparedness.
Black Sea region trade bottlenecks in focus at BSEC-URTA 45
Border delays, permit digitalisation, and visa hurdles dominated discussions at BSEC-URTA¡¯s General Assembly last week, as regional leaders tackled urgent threats to road transport and trade in the Black Sea region.
Driving competitiveness: ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½members set priorities at General Assembly
IRU¡¯s General Assembly and councils brought together members from around the world for two days of discussions on opportunities to boost competitiveness, mitigate cargo crime, advance decarbonisation, overcome driver shortages and navigate economic shifts.
Wheels of progress: Road transport and Brazil¡¯s economic and social pulse
Trucks connect every corner of this vast country, ensuring that no region is left behind. It¡¯s a story of logistics, yes ¨C but also of national integration and economic lifeblood. What¡¯s next for this critical sector? We asked its representative body, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½member NTC&Log¨ªstica.
Transport and logistics companies decarbonise: Progress and future pathways
How far along is the road freight sector on its journey to net-zero? We shared exclusive insights from the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Green Compact survey during our latest webinar with leading players from the sector, revealing how companies are navigating challenges and reshaping investment strategies and operations.
Germany backs pragmatic road transport decarbonisation
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½welcomes Germany¡¯s coalition agreement as a step forward for a pragmatic and enabling approach to decarbonising commercial road transport. But the lack of concrete support measures for clean fuels alongside zero-emission vehicles is a missed opportunity.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½welcomes European Commission Roadworthiness Package proposal
The European Commission¡¯s proposal for the revision of the Roadworthiness Package is a timely and necessary step to modernise outdated EU rules. It strikes a positive balance between enhancing road safety and embracing digital solutions, while avoiding unnecessary burdens for commercial road transport operators.
EU CO? fine relief welcome, but not enough says IRU
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½welcomes the EU¡¯s targeted amendment introducing flexibility for manufacturers to reach car and van CO? emission reduction targets, but calls for a broader, accelerated revision to support realistic decarbonisation.
Global asset finance company DLL partners with IRU
DLL, a global leader in asset finance solutions for equipment and technology, has partnered with ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½members set priorities for EU transport policies
IRU¡¯s EU Goods Transport Liaison Committee (CLTM), Passenger Transport Council for EU Affairs (CTP-EU) and Taxis and Hire Cars with Driver Group (TA Group) recently met in Brussels to address key legislative developments and elect new leadership teams.
Sweden¡¯s buses are now nearly 100% fossil-free
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EU automotive plans advance but gaps remain for heavy-duty transport
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½welcomes the European Commission¡¯s Industrial Action Plan for the European Automotive Sector, particularly the focus on incentives and better infrastructure access to support commercial road transport operators¡¯ uptake of zero-emission vehicles. However, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½remains deeply concerned about the lack of technology options for road transport ¨C only battery-electric technology is promoted as a clean solution ¨C and the potential purchasing mandates for corporate fleets.
New ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Intelligence Monitoring: Worldwide zero-emission vehicle incentives
Governments are accelerating the transition to zero-emission vehicles with evolving incentives, subsidies and regulations. How do they compare across regions? We¡¯ve mapped the latest policies and incentives, for both passenger and goods transport, to help you navigate the shift.
EU needs early technology-neutral CO? review and vehicle incentives
Over 20 organisations have called on the European Commission to conduct an early, technology-neutral revision of the CO? standard regulations, and provide the enabling conditions and incentives needed for a further uptake of clean vehicles.
What the Clean Industrial Deal means for road transport
The Clean Industrial Deal recognises the role of competitiveness in achieving decarbonisation goals. However, it overlooks critical sectors that support manufacturing and provide essential clean mobility services. Ensuring all decarbonisation solutions are implemented in a cost-effective manner is equally essential.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½maps decarbonisation and skills strategies in Casablanca
Decarbonising road transport and developing the necessary skills took centre stage at this week¡¯s Green Impact Expo & Summit in Morocco, where ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½laid out actionable strategies for a sustainable, skilled future in mobility.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½urges industry-friendly clean transition at EU Strategic Dialogue
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½joined the European Commission and industry leaders at the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry today, reinforcing the need for a realistic approach to the clean mobility transition.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½roundtable tackles alternative fuel challenges at TotalEnergies
The fourth ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Green Compact roundtable, hosted by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½member TotalEnergies, brought together key industry players to discuss the challenges and opportunities of implementing alternative fuels in commercial road transport.