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🆕 European road freight rates fall in Q1 2025 – new report Contract rates fell by 2.3 points q-o-q. Spot rates declined more sharply, 3.8 points q-o-q. However, the spot index was up by 1.6 points, and the contract index rose by 0.4 points, y-o-y. ⤵️ go.iru.org/Yl

Operators need predictability, not paperwork. Complex eligibility rules and short-lived funding schemes are holding back Europe's green transport ambitions. Simplified, stable incentives are key to accelerating zero-emission fleet adoption. ➡️ go.iru.org/Yn

🚌 Coaches connect #Europe sustainably and inclusively. But the #drivershortage has put it at risk. At TRASPOL’s Milan workshop, IRU’s Stasa Mrdovic joined the European Commission and industry experts to discuss the future of long-distance coach transport. #RoadTransport

#Transport legislators endorse #EU driving licence reform! “Today’s vote confirms strong political backing for a more modern, safer & more accessible framework for all drivers, including professional drivers.” – IRU Director Raluca Marian Read more ⤵️ go.iru.org/Yp

🇪🇺 #European transport sector challenges and opportunities Our EU Director, Raluca Marian, spoke at the opening of the House of the Austrian Economy in Brussels this week, highlighting the need for #infrastructure and smart investment to unlock progress. #Decarbonisation

🇨🇳 With China #TIR operations surging 90% over the past year, IRU members from China and across Eurasia convened in Geneva to explore new routes, expand logistics hubs, and unlock untapped transit potential. Read more ➡️ go.iru.org/YA

#Roadtransport is #decarbonising. But the transition must work for all. At The Parliament Magazine’s Sustainability Summit, IRU’s EU Director, Raluca Marian, called for targeted incentives, investment in infrastructure, and policies grounded in reality.

Border delays, permit digitalisation, and visa hurdles dominated discussions at BSEC-URTA’s General Assembly last week in Moldova, as regional leaders tackled urgent threats to #roadtransport and #trade in the #BlackSea region. Read more ➡️ go.iru.org/YD

National support for zero-emission trucks and busses is growing across the EU. We will discuss this during our upcoming event: go.iru.org/YE

Leading the dialogue on the future of automation in #roadtransport at #EUCAD2025, we organised a workshop on #AI and #logistics, ensuring that the voice of operators was central to #Europe’s #CCAM agenda. Read more ➡️ go.iru.org/YJ AIthena

Can we have all three? We’re kicking off our International #Transport Forum 🌎 side event in #Leipzig on #competitive, #resilient and #green transport. We look forward to hearing the insightful views of our star panellists! #ITF25 #RoadTransport #Decarbonisation #IRUGreenCompact

How many truck driver positions are unfilled? While the number of unfilled positions in 2024 remained similar to 2023 due to easing transport demand, alarming data reveal a widening age gap between young and older driver employment rates. Download ➡️ go.iru.org/YL

🍃 IRU's Secretary General 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. #ITF25 | International #Transport Forum 🌎 ➡️ go.iru.org/YO

How much harder is it to fill truck driver positions? The 150-page report provides detailed breakdowns of driver shortages and driver demographics by country, company size, and type of operation. Download now ➡️ go.iru.org/YQ

𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗨 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 Join us next week to explore how #roadtransport can decarbonise and stay competitive. Apostolos Tzitzikostas ➡️ go.iru.org/YR

IRU was at the heart of last week’s International #Transport Forum 🌎 summit in #Leipzig, championing pragmatic solutions to make #roadtransport not only greener, but also more resilient and competitive in the face of global challenges. #ITF25 ➡️ go.iru.org/YU

Who is driving the European road transport sector’s green transition? Next week, our high-level event will bring together #EU and industry leaders to explore measures for scaling up #zeroemission transport. Register now ➡️ go.iru.org/YX

IRU met with EuroContrôleRoute to exchange views on #roadtransport in #Europe. IRU’s EU Director, Raluca Marian, and ECR-EGTC’s President, Wouter Arts, had a constructive discussion on general perspectives and possible future collaboration.

#Decarbonising EU #roadtransport: solutions for 2030 and beyond Our high-level event next week will feature expert-led sessions, strategic exchanges, and a networking reception on real-world solutions for #Europe’s green transition. ➡️ go.iru.org/Z0