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Guangzhou · GuangzhouTrade with China: Five new fast routes
Christophe Richard Wed, 08/13/2025 - 09:53
Fast, secure, reliable. The TIR system is driving ever more trade with China through new routes.Following a strong 2024, the global TIR transit system continues to gain momentum in China. Between January 2024 and July 2025, the number of licensed TIR operators increased by nearly 600%, while the number of TIR vehicles surged by almost 1200%.Here are five new trad…Read Article
Trade with China: Five new fast routes

Trade · Turkmenistan‘Political will is all we need’: IRU Secretary General at UN summit
Christophe Richard Mon, 08/11/2025 - 11:19
Lowering trade and transit costs for landlocked countries could be as simple as signing one tried-and-tested UN convention, said Umberto de Pretto. Speaking at the Third UN Conference for Landlocked Developing Countries in Awaza, Turkmenistan, he called on governments to join the TIR Convention without delay.For landlocked developing …Read Article