TIR Convention – Transport International Routier (International Road Transport)

TIR Convention - Transport International Routier (International Road Transport)

The TIR convention is an international system which simplifies and accelerates the international transport of goods by road.
The principle is straight forward –rather than multiple customs controls at every border, customs authorities seal compartments from the country of origin and unseal them at the country of arrival.
Multiple controls are thus avoided whilst maintaining optimal reliability.
This streamlining of procedures provides the advantage of reduced waiting times at borders and reduced transport costs.
The TIR system was created by the convention relative to the international transport of goods by road in 1959.
The TIR convention of the United Nations, created in 1975 has been in application since 20 March 1978.
International transit operations under TIR do not require national customs documents. The containers are secured, and goods do not require additional checks

- The reduction in transport costs;
- Simplification of formalities;
- Reduction in transport delays;
- Minimized interference;
- Elimination of customs guarantee deposits at borders.
For Customs services
- The TIR represents a reduction in physical checks;
- Customs documentation is simplified;
- The system is protected, especially by the transporters’ registration system;
- The TIR allows for improved deployment of customs personnel;