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IRU, the world road transport organisation, has presented the 2025 Top Road Transport Manager award to 45 managers in ten countries.

Regulatory fragmentation is holding back the efficiency, safety and competitiveness of the road transport sector in the Western Balkans.

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.

IRU, the world road transport organisation, has published its 2024 annual report, highlighting key achievements in advancing safe, efficient and sustainable road transport during a challenging year.

As the EU grapples with an ageing workforce, ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵmade the case for tapping third-country drivers to help ease growing shortages at the recent THAMM Plus event in Tunis, Tunisia.

Trade facilitation and decarbonisation topped the agenda as IRU¡¯s Secretary General met with Brazil¡¯s Ambassador and Permanent Representative in Geneva.

·¬ÇÑÊÓƵoutlined its road transport sector reform methodology, tools and results to transport professionals from across Africa this week in Benin.

A market leader in health and safety training, Qatar International Safety Centre (QISC) has joined the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵAcademy as its newest Associate Training Institute.

At the EU- and ILO-backed THAMM Plus event in Rabat, Morocco, this week, ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵoutlined how improving driver mobility from third countries to the EU tackles two challenges: chronic driver shortages and subpar professional qualification standards.

At a key FIA event during the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵstressed the need to better support road transport companies in enhancing standards.

Road transport leaders from across the EU and members of the new European Parliament came together last week for a dinner debate on the sector¡¯s top priorities for this legislative term.

Geopolitical upheavals are shifting cross-border freight movements, while disruptive technologies are transforming them. How can we boost the efficiency and resilience of supply chains?

Can cross-border trade in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region be more than 90% faster? Yes, transport companies from the region shared their experiences using the TIR system at our recent webinar.

With an initial focus on defensive driving and crash prevention, the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) looks to raise road safety levels across Pakistan.

·¬ÇÑÊÓƵRoadMasters, a skills profiling programme to assess drivers¡¯ abilities, target training and monitor progress, comes to Estonia.

The new champion trainers will train over 200 Iranian instructors based on internationally recognised standards.

Transforat, a leading road transport provider of innovative digital solutions, has joined ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵas its newest member.

·¬ÇÑÊÓƵhas presented this year¡¯s Top Road Transport Manager Awards to 67 managers in 12 countries.

Supported by IRU, Malaysia is laying the groundwork to apply key international safety standards in how dangerous goods are transported on its roads.

How do we make trade in the Americas both more efficient and sustainable? ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵoutlined key measures at a recent World Customs Organization event in Jamaica.

IRU, the world road transport organisation, has published its annual report for 2023, looking at the organisation¡¯s progress and achievements in shaping safe, efficient and sustainable road transport during its 75th anniversary year.

·¬ÇÑÊÓƵand CLDP have teamed up to raise professional qualification standards in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to advance road transport operations along the Trans-Caspian route.

The Logistics Sector Skill Council (LSC) is equipping current and aspiring Indian truck drivers with the latest internationally recognised training standards.

To reduce road accidents in Cameroon, Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵis providing a comprehensive defensive driver training framework to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Surprised by the training system for truck drivers in his country, ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵNew Industry Shaper Lenno P?der decided to become a truck driver himself to truly understand the profession. He now offers accessible, innovative and inclusive training in Estonia.

·¬ÇÑÊÓƵand ITF have reinforced their commitment to drive a just transition and improve the accessibility and attractiveness of the commercial driver profession with a Just Transition for Transport pledge.

·¬ÇÑÊÓƵand Iran¡¯s public and private road transport sector have held a hybrid conference on road safety, professional qualifications and the transport of dangerous goods.

·¬ÇÑÊÓƵSecretary General Umberto de Pretto and the President of Mongolia have held high-level talks on measures to further streamline trade and professionalise the country¡¯s road transport industry.

Indian training institution the Logistics Sector Skill Council (LSC) has teamed up with ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵto elevate its driver training programmes.

Almajdouie Logistics has become the first logistics service provider in Saudi Arabia to adopt ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵRoadMasters¡¯ goods transport programme.

·¬ÇÑÊÓƵAcademy Associate Training Institutes from 20 countries have stressed the importance of strengthening professional qualification standards to help mitigate driver shortages during their recent e-meeting.

Professional driver training, trade facilitation and new TIR routes were explored by ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵand Pakistani multimodal transport company NLC at key regional conference in Central Asia.

Decarbonisation: it¡¯s not only about alternative fuels. Eco-driving is synonymous with fuel efficiency. By driving more efficiently, drivers can reduce their fuel consumption ¨C and thus CO2 emissions ¨C by up to 15%.

After assessing Benin¡¯s driving licence system and road safety protocols, IRU, the world road transport organisation, has devised a series of recommendations to improve safety and overall traffic efficiency.

Italy, just like many other countries, is suffering from a shortage of drivers, which is compounded by the minimum driving age being 21. Italian bus operator Bus Company has taken matters into its own hands, launching a training academy. Fabrizio Corona, Responsible for Academy and Training at Bus Company, told us all about it.