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International Road Transport Organisation (IRU) Media Prize awarded to journalist Mike King from Breakbulk, USA

Mike King is a multi-award-winning journalist, as well as a shipping and logistics consultant

International Road Transport Organisation (IRU) (www.IRU.org), the world road transport organisation today announces the winner of the 2018 IRU Media Prize on the future of transport and trade. The IRU Media Prize celebrates the significant contribution of journalists to current debate within the transport sector, and coincides with the upcoming IRU…

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Pakistan launches first outbound Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) transport

The first Pakistan Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) transport leaves Karachi today, bound for Kabul via Peshawar and Jalalabad

IRU (www.IRU.org) member, PNC-ICC, issued the first TIR carnet this week to Pakistani transport operator, TCS Logistics, ahead of the departure today, which is marked by a ceremony in Karachi. Today’s launch follows recent meetings in Istanbul between Afghanistan and Pakistan – where TIR was highlighted as the customs standard…

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International Road Transport Union (IRU) announces finalists for the 2018 IRU Media Prize on the future of transport and trade

Three journalists have been selected as finalists for the 2018 IRU Media Prize on the future of transport and trade

The IRU (www.IRU.org) Media Prize celebrates significant contributions from the media to the transport sector debate, to coincide with its World Congress in Oman, 6-8 November 2018. This year’s honour is around the theme of “the future of transport and trade”. Tying in with the World Congress focus on “innovation…

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UAE runs first intermodal transport under TIR

First ever intermodal TIR operation between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the EU is launched today, with a container leaving the UAE bound for Europe under a single customs transit document and a single guarantee

The United Arab Emirates is an important trade hub with a robust economy. TIR (www.atcuae.ae/tir-system/) offers huge potential for improving transit connectivity between ports and borders with free zones and integrating them into the global logistics chain. The UAE’s strongest trading partners are India and China – both part of…

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Only two weeks left to submit entries to the IRU Media Prize on the Future of Transport and Trade

All entries must be received by no later than 5 October 2018

IRU (www.IRU.org) is launching its media prize, recognising significant contributions from the media to the transport sector debate, to coincide with its World Congress in Oman, 6-8 November 2018. All entries must be received by no later than 5 October 2018. This year’s honour is around the theme of “the future of…

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IRU Media Prize on the Future of Transport and Trade now open for entries

Articles or broadcasts are to be submitted in English or Arabic, with eligible works published between 19 June and 5 October 2018

IRU (www.IRU.org) is launching its media prize, recognising significant contributions from the media to the transport sector debate, to coincide with its World Congress in Oman, 6-8 November 2018. This year’s honour is around the theme of “the future of transport and trade”. Tying in with the World Congress focus…

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India steps-up trade ambitions with launch of global customs transit system – TIR

India implements TIR today, activating regional connectivity and advancing the country’s global trade prospects

As India celebrates its Independence Day, the launch of the multimodal and digital TIR (www.UNECE.org/tir/welcome.html) customs transit system looks set to revolutionise the country’s trade and transit potential. The implementation of TIR in India echoes the impressive developmental progress of the nation, with this latest milestone taking regional connectivity to…

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Trade and Innovation Debates Intensify ahead of Global Road Transport Congress in Oman

Talks centred on two key issues in the congress: developing and boosting trade corridors within and beyond the Middle East

The future of road transport will be mapped out at the IRU (www.IRU.org) World Congress from 6 to 8 November this year in Muscat, Oman. With four months to the Congress, IRU Managing Director, Boris Blanche, met today with HE Eng. Salim bin Mohammed Al Naimi, Oman’s Undersecretary of Transport,…

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IRU Media Prize on the Future of Transport and Trade now open for entries

The competition is open to all journalists across the globe; The winner will be offered free registration to the IRU World Congress in Muscat, Oman, with hotel and flights included

IRU (www.IRU.org) is launching its media prize, recognising significant contributions from the media to the transport sector debate, to coincide with its World Congress in Oman, 6-8 November 2018. This year’s honour is around the theme of “the future of transport and trade”. Tying in with the World Congress focus…

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Saudi Arabia joins TIR eyeing regional trade boost

Saudi Arabia has become the 74th country to sign the United Nation’s TIR Convention, the global standard for customs transit

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has become the 74th country to ratify the TIR Convention. The Saudi government will use the TIR system to help improve and develop its transport sector, as outlined in its 2030 Vision and 2020 National Transformation Program, positioning the country as a key logistics hub.…