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.29/GRBP) Working Party on Noise and Tyres (74th session)
15 - 17 September
15 - 17 September
(WP.5) Working Party on Transport Trends and Economics (34th session)
15 - 17 September
15 - 17 September
Workshop on Security Aspects of Dangerous Goods Transportation
16 September
Room TPS1, Palais des Nations: , in-person + virtual , Geneva
16 September
Room TPS1, Palais des Nations: , in-person + virtual , Geneva
Informal Multidisciplinary Advisory Group on Transport Responses to the COVID-19 Crisis – Fourth Session
17 September
Room TPS1, Palais des Nations: , in-person + virtual , Geneva
17 September
Room TPS1, Palais des Nations: , in-person + virtual , Geneva
Workshop on Green Urban Transport
17 September
Room TPS1, Palais des Nations: , in-person + virtual , Geneva
17 September
Room TPS1, Palais des Nations: , in-person + virtual , Geneva
