Revitalising the Silk Road for Enhanced Global Trade
In a world interconnected by trade, overcoming barriers such as border crossings is crucial. The International Road Transport Union (IRU) highlights the importance of efficient transport systems in facilitating global commerce along the historic Silk Road. Through initiatives like the New Eurasian Land Transport Initiative (NELTI), efforts are made to streamline border processes and reduce unnecessary costs. Discover how road transport plays a vital role in globalisation and economic growth.
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Eliminating Paper Walls Across the Modern Silk Road 1stIRF Europe & Central Asia Regional Congress Istanbul, 16 September 2015 Jens H gel, Head Sustainable Development
Evolution of IRU Membership 1948: 8 Founding Member Countries 2015: present in over 100 countries 3
What is Globalisation? What does it take to have a cup of coffee in a caf ? The combined efforts of 29 companies in 18 countries Road Transport has become a vital production tool! Source: IRU 4
Revitalising the Silk Road If the Silk Road worked for Marco Polo then, why shouldn t it work for trade and transport today? 5
IRU Caravan drivers saw this adequate roads but little traffic!! http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EQ_bgxPKmZo/UPIzDyZ2xUI/AAAAAAAAAFg/t1RRC26k8gg/s1600/open+highway.jpg 6
Any penalty on road transport is an even greater penalty on the economy as a whole! 16 14 12 USD Billions 10 8 6 4 2 0 Transport Costs only All Costs * * Includes lost opportunities Source: Hague Consulting Group 8
IRU New Eurasian Land Transport Initiative (NELTI) From September 2008 Monitoring over 200,000 border crossings 57% of transport time lost at border crossings 38% of transport costs due to unofficial levies 9
Implementation of key UN facilitation instruments Allow the goods to cross the borders! 10
Securing and facilitating trade and international road transport Transports Internationaux Routiers Managed by the IRU since 1949 11
allow TIR EPD Green Lanes at Border Crossing Points 15
Countries see the Benefits! Pakistan just acceeded to TIR Convention and... 18
...China on the brink of joining the TIR Convention ... 2015 For State Council of China approval 13 February 2015 China Customs officially approved TIR accession file, which was sent for final review to 4 ministries 27 February 2015 Chinese Ministry of Transport: APPROVED 03 March 2015 Administration of Quality Inspection & Quarantine: APPROVED 06 March 2015 Ministry of Public Security: APPROVED 16 April 2015 Final Decision of Foreign Affairs: APPROVED 19
Remember Marco Polo.... One Belt, One Road with TIR! 20
