CIT XIth General Assembly Greetings and Presentation by IRU President Janusz Lacny Buenos Aires, 5 March 2009 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

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Evolution of IRU Membership 2009 180 Members 74 Countries Created 1948 8 Founder States: Belgium Denmark France Netherlands Norway Sweden UK Switzerland © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

IRU road transport indices Road freight transport (million tonnes) GDP ($ billion) Truck registration (nb registration) © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

The combined efforts of 29 companies in 18 countries What is Globalisation? What does it take to have a cup of coffee in a café? The combined efforts of 29 companies in 18 countries If to have one cup of coffee at an affordable price, it takes 29 companies in 18 countries, you imagine how much more it would cost if all items came from the country where the end product is consumed? If we know that it takes 10’000 suppliers, which in turn have their own suppliers, to create an affordable motor car, you can imagine the vital role of road transport in a liberalised economy. Therefore, to stay in business, we need to see globalisation as an opportunity and not as a threat. To do so, we need to develop together the entrepreneurial spirit currently lacking in Europe. Road Transport has become a vital production tool! Source: IRU © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

Evolution of sea containers in ports The container movements in the main ports started with the birth of world containerisation in the 1970s. Here, the green dots demonstrate a high density of container ports in the various countries. This high number of ports is linked with a high number of small container vessels. ***** The evolution of the container in the port at ten-year intervals is even more explicit. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

Road transport tonnage distances in modern economies © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

Cost of Barriers to Road Transport Source: Hague Consulting Group * Includes lost opportunities Page 8 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2009 8

Geographic scope of the TIR System Contracting Parties 68 TIR Operational Countries 56 Contracting Parties in admission process 2 In negotiation process 3 Interested 6 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

TIR can fulfil all WCO SAFE and AEO requirements The four core elements of WCO SAFE are: Pre-departure examination Provision of Advanced Cargo Information Risk Management to security and safety Benefits For Trade 1 2 3 4 Mutual recognition & Controlled Access Electronic Pre-declaration Risk Management In TIR convention (e.g. Annex 10) Communication Platform between AEO & Authorities 1 2 3 4 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

US Chamber of Commerce study confirms TIR as best instrument to implement WCO Safe Framework, including AEO Status © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

Implementation of WCO SAFE Framework by TIR needs small effort for HUGE gain! Enter two pie: Current situation and with modification to the TIR Convention – fade in and out Green and yellow a single collor – change the label in the chart legend Requirements fully implemented in TIR Requirements green and yellow are merged according to the simplification of the tables in slide 45, 44 and 24 (single column for all partial and complete changes) The TIR Convention is the best multilateral legal instrument to implement the requirements of WCO SAFE and the AEO status by providing the mutual recognition of all Customs controls © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008 12

International Network of IRU Academy Accredited Training Institutes (ATIs) In a market that is more competitive and driven by more and more regulations, The IRU Academy is uniquely positioned to drive the harmonisation of training standards, incorporate international best practices and verify in an independent capacity that these training standards are in full compliance with the EU conventions and other legal international instruments as well as with the needs of the road transport industry. The international network of IRU Academy Accredited Training Institutes (ATIs) counts a total of 38 CPC ATIs in 32 countries and from 2008 a presence on 3 continents. 38 ATIs 32 Countries © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

International recognition 2008 – 2009 IRU ACADEMY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ADC) UNECE United Nations Economic Commission for Europe IRU ACADEMY INITIATIVES ALSO SUPPORTED BY: International Recognition  In its many initiatives, the IRU Academy enjoys the full support of its high-level IRU Academy Advisory Committee (ADC), presided by Martine-Sophie Fouvez (ITF). The IRU ADC is composed of representatives from the World Bank, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the International Transport Forum (ITF), the European Commission, the European Transport Workers Federation (ETF) and the European Training Foundation (ETF). The IRU Academy is also supported by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the European Parliament. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

FPT joins IRU Academy © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

FPT meets with other ATIs © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

“IRU Academy Online” - Better manage your courses and students IRU ACADEMY HOMEPAGE 3. Gain access to the IRU Academy Online web application to help manage enrolment, classes, and the issuance of certificates…. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

“IRU Academy Online (AOL)” promotes graduates’ achievements AVAILABLE TO ANYONE ANYTIME ANYWHERE The first Graduate Viewing Code provides a recommendation to Potential Employers (/J1) The IRU Academy certifies that John Doe has received the Internationally Recognised IRU Academy CPC for the Road Transport Manager Diploma and is thus an excellent candidate for any transport manager position. View my Online Résumé The second Graduate Viewing Code provides a recommendation to Potential Clients (/P1) The IRU Academy certifies that John Doe has received the Internationally Recognised IRU Academy CPC for the Road Transport Manager Diploma and is thus a highly qualified transport operator. View my Online Résumé While giving graduates their own web sites to promote their services and allow customers and eventually authorities to verify the validity of their training certificates. This certainly be seen as a commitment by the FPT to the sustainable development of road transport. PROVIDING IRU Academy Certification, Verification & Promotion Online! © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

DANGEROUS GOODS (ADR) PROGRAMME IRU Academy Programmes CPC MANAGER PROGRAMME CPC DRIVER PROGRAMME DANGEROUS GOODS (ADR) PROGRAMME A Partner to all Professional road Transport Training Institutes TACHOGRAPH PROGRAMME & DRIVING & REST TIME RULES 2. Have easy access to knowledge and skills for Instructors and benefit from regularly updated high quality internationally recognised, traininig programmes TRIPARTITE HIV/AIDS PROJECT “IRU ACADEMY ONLINE“ INTERNET APPLICATION IRU ACADEMY MEETINGS & RELATED EVENTS © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

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