Transport
Introduction
We work to promote sustainable transport which is safe, clean and competitive, through the development of freight and personal mobility by inland transport modes, by improving traffic safety, environmental performance, energy efficiency, inland transport security and efficient service provision in the transport sector.
Key areas of work
In focus
International movement and connectivity are facing unprecedented challenges as an increasing number of countries around the world close their borders and impose travel restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To facilitate the work of transport operators and keep supply chains working as smoothly as possible, UNECE is launching an “Observatory on Border Crossings Status due to COVID-19” which gathers all updated information regarding border crossing limitations worldwide. See also how TIR keeps the borders open.
In addition, with a need to track these unprecedented short-term impacts, timely statistics are crucial. Thus UNECE has also produced a wiki on relevant short-term transport statistics, arranged by country and topic.
Highlights
Ethiopia acceded to the Convention on Road Traffic, of 8 November 1968.
Kyrgyzstan acceded to the European Agreement concerning the Work of Crews of Vehicles Engaged in International Road Transport (AETR), 1970.
Turkmenistan acceded to the Customs Convention on Containers, 1972 and to the Convention on Customs Treatment of Pool Containers Used in International Transport, 1994.
Estonia acceded to the Convention on Road Traffic, 1949.
The Inland Transport Committee held its 83rd annual session, from 23 to 26 February 2021.
Events
(WP.11) Working Party on the Transport of Perishable Foodstuffs (77th session)
26 - 29 October
26 - 29 October
Palais des Nations Geneva Switzerland
(SC.3) Working Party on Inland Water Transport (65th session)
03 - 05 November
03 - 05 November
Palais des Nations Geneva Switzerland
(WP.15) Working Party on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (110th session)
08 - 12 November
08 - 12 November
Geneva Switzerland
