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𝗔 𝗽𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 On 3 June in Brussels, IRU EU Director Raluca Marian joins @Parlimag’s Future Summit to discuss decarbonisation, competitiveness and resilience.

At the Time to Combine Conference, IRU EU Director Raluca Marian stressed the importance of reliable first and last mile operations and practical conditions for operators. Stronger cooperation between modes is key to keeping supply chains flexible, reliable and efficient.

LCV operators in EU: posting rules may apply to you Know your obligations. Registration and checks apply to cabotage and cross-trade. 1 July 2026 is fast approaching. Are you ready? Practical information ➡️ go.iru.org/1gf

📉 How do macro factors influence freight demand? Our new Macro Drivers Explorer DataLab allows you to explore how macroeconomic factors influence freight demand by comparing key indicators side by side. Try now ➡️ go.iru.org/1gc

⛽ On 22 May 2026, Brent crude is trading at around USD 105 a barrel, down 4% from last week. Diesel pump prices have started to ease in several markets. Here is the latest overview for the road transport sector ➡️ go.iru.org/1gb

We joined more than 3,000 transport researchers, policymakers, industry leaders and mobility stakeholders from over 60 countries at the 2026 @TRA_Conference in Budapest. We were there with @VolvoGroup, @H2AccelerateEU and @_AIthena_ Read more ➡️ go.iru.org/1g9

China is benefiting from a highly practical TIR use case: bonded cargo transport. By combining the tax and customs advantages of bonded zones with the speed, security and simplicity of TIR, China is creating more efficient routes to Eurasia. ➡️ go.iru.org/1g6 #TIR

LCV operators in EU: the impact is operational From July 2026: ☑️ Driving time limits ☑️ Mandatory breaks ☑️ Rest periods 1 July 2026 is fast approaching. Are you ready? Practical information ➡️ go.iru.org/1g3

How are US tariffs affecting EU road freight? The impact of the 15% tariff increase announced in February depends on the EU country’s US export composition. Read more in our new free report ➡️ go.iru.org/1g2

𝗟𝗖𝗩 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 IRU survey: 88% of fleet still requires retrofitting 1 July 2026 is fast approaching. Are you ready? Practical information ➡️ go.iru.org/1fZ

Latest EU toll price trends Toll increases across the EU typically take effect in January and February. The largest increase was in Poland, where tolls for a standard EURO VI tractor and semi-trailer combination rose by 33% in February. Read more ➡️ go.iru.org/1fV

LCV operators in EU: what if you don’t prepare? Without preparation: ☑️ Tachographs not installed ☑️ Driving & rest rules not integrated ☑️ Posting requirements not managed The 1 July 2026 deadline is fast approaching. Practical information ➡️ go.iru.org/1fS

📊 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿 – 𝗜𝗥𝗨 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗟𝗮𝗯 Explore the EU’s main trading partners by type of goods, highlighting key export and import destinations with our new DataLab. Try now ➡️ go.iru.org/1fQ

🚌It was a pleasure to welcome the Swedish Bus and Coach Federation, led by IRU Passenger Transport President Anna Grönlund, to our Brussels office to discuss the future of passenger transport in the EU.

Can we accelerate decarbonisation and stay competitive? Good discussions at ECG – the Association of European Vehicle Logistics’ @Europarl_EN debate. Accelerating the transition requires investment-friendly solutions and alignment between policies and operational reality.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 Diesel prices in the EU rose by 26% between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026. Our quarterly report covers diesel, HVO and CNG monthly price trends ➡️ go.iru.org/1fO

🎉The first eTIR operations between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan mark a major digitalisation milestone. The first covered the transport of vehicles from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan. The second carried vehicle parts in the opposite direction. ➡️ go.iru.org/1fM #TIR

🚛In letters to EU institutions, we urge them to prevent the collapse of the weights & dimensions negotiations. The proposal will help improve authorised payload capacity & operational efficiency – critical for accelerating the deployment of ZEVs. ➡️ go.iru.org/1fK

𝗟𝗖𝗩 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗨: 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱? ☑️2.5–3.5t vans ☑️Cross-border transport ☑️Cabotage or cross-trade Even occasional trips count. The 1 July 2026 deadline is fast approaching. Are you ready? Practical information ➡️ go.iru.org/1fG

⛽ Pump price increases ease in the EU EU diesel pump prices are easing on the back of the crude unwind and five fiscal packages all simultaneously in force for the first time since the war in Iran. Latest overview for the road transport sector ➡️ go.iru.org/1fD