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

IRU is launching its media award, 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 on “innovation on the move”, the piece must offer valuable insights into the road transport industry’s future and ideally link this to the wider context of geopolitical developments, trade…

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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.…