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Electronic TIR to come into force on 25 May

Legal provisions for the complete digitalization of the  TIR Convention global customs transit system, will enter into force on 25 May, says the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The new system, eTIR will thus become a reality, opening up new applications, in particular intermodal transport, says UNECE.It adds that 48 out of 76 contracting parties have already expressed interest in initiating discussions or projects on connecting their national ... [+]