international-road-transport-union

Egypt prepares for TIR

Public and private stakeholders met on 5 July to discuss plans to speed up Egypt's entry to the TIR Convention “in the very near future”, reported the International Road Transport Union (IRU). All parties agree that it is essential for Egypt to join as soon as possible. The major UN trade and road transport facilitation and security instruments, such as the Harmonization and TIR Conventions are in agreement, especially in ... [+]

IRU calls for action on truck driver attacks

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) general delegate to the EU, Michael Nielsen, called for urgent action from member states against the increasing problems of , their cargo and fuel. He told the Justice and Home Affairs Council that one in six drivers had been attacked over the past five ... [+]

Warning to truckers as customs get tough

  A UK transport lawyer has warned that hauliers can lose their vehicles through ignorance of smuggling and is calling for more definitive ways for companies to defend themselves as Customs appear to be taking stricter measures against errant operators. Anton Balkitis, a partner at Rothera Dowson solicitors, told a International ... [+]