The heads of eight United Nations specialised agencies have issued a joint statement designating eTIR as a key trade facilitation tool for the first time.
According to the statement, ¡°a safe and efficient intermodal transport system is facilitated by the use of United Nations instruments, such as the United Nations TIR Convention and its eTIR system [¡]. These instruments allow for moving cargo across borders without requiring physical checks and for reducing contact between people.¡±
As governments look towards economic recovery, they can leverage TIR to support safe and secure transport operations, while limiting further spread of the virus.