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IRU calls upon Italian and EU authorities to stop road blockades immediately
In an urgent letter to the Italian Home Affairs Minister, Anna-Maria Cancellieri, and to European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani, the IRU today called for immediate action to lift blockades set up by striking Italian truck drivers to ensure the free movement of goods, and to guarantee the safety of other drivers and their trucks and launch the Rapid Intervention Mechanism. Due to the strikes, a large number of foreign trucks have been blocked throughout Italy, and despite the presence of Italian police, no interventions have been made to free circulation. The IRU considers this an unacceptable situation with regards to the commitments of Member States under Regulation 2679/98, which obliges them to notify to the Commission in advance major events such as demonstrations or road works concerning important routes, which could potentially impede trade.
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Trade in ECO region hindered by border crossings
Preliminary analytical results of the joint IRU- ECO initiative to monitor trade via international road transport confirm the need to urgently implement the key UN multilateral trade and road transport facilitation instruments, as 30% of transport time is lost at borders while ‘unofficial payments’ account for 28% of transport costs. Read the summary of ECO-RMT / NELTI 3 preliminary results. Watch the video of the project
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IRU hosts ECR online complaints desk for disproportionate fines and sanctions
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is hosting the Euro Control Route (ECR), Disproportionate Fines & Sanctions online complaints desk as a cornerstone of the public-private partnership between the IRU and the EU Enforcement Community, aiming to create a harmonised and efficient enforcement of EU road transport legislation. Access the IRU-ECR online complaints desk
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Wanted: world's best truck driver 2012
The 5th edition of the Scania Driver Competition, launched today in partnership with the IRU, is now open for registrations from young truck drivers. To date, more than 100,000 drivers of heavy trucks have participated in Scania Driver Competitions, making it the world’s largest truck driver competition and training event. This year over 45.000 young drivers from 27 countries on five continents are expected to compete to become the world's best truck driver. National rounds and the final competition will include theoretical tests on road safety regulations, and practical tests on vehicle inspection, fuel-efficient driving and safe manoeuvring. The winner will be offered a brand new truck from Scania. Learn more on the Scania Driver Competitions
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European intercity travel: a green revolution?
The IRU is organising a bus and coach workshop on European intercity travel, as governments and policy-makers are actively seeking a safe, green and affordable intercity transport alternative for all citizens. See the preliminary programme and register for the workshop Read the Industry recommendations and make the Smart Move