The UIRR, short for "Union internationale des sociétés de transport combiné Rail-Route" (or: International Union of combined Road-Rail transport companies) is a European organisation promoting intermodal transport

Intermodal freight transport

Intermodal freight transport involves the transportation of freight in an intermodal container or vehicle, using multiple modes of transportation , without any handling of the freight itself when changing modes. The method reduces cargo handling, and so improves security, reduces damages and...

. It was founded in 1970, and celebrated its 40th anniversary at a conference in Brussels.

The UIRR is a partner of the UIC

International Union of Railways

The UIC , or International Union of Railways, is an international rail transport industry body.- Brief history :The railways of Europe originated as separate concerns. There were many border changes after World War I and the Treaty of Versailles. Colonial railways were the responsibility of the...

. It has participated in various projects on modal shift, emissions reduction, rail market liberalisation, and environmental issues.

The UIRR was founded by eight intermodal transport companies, and its membership now includes 19 businesses across Europe

Europe

Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...

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Members

Adria Kombi Alpe Adria Bohemiakombi Cemat

CEMAT

CEMAT . It was founded in 1996 with the purpose of promoting the activity of Italian computer music research and production centers...

 Combiberia Crokombi Hungarokombi Hupac

Hupac

Hupac is a railway company in Switzerland. Hupac's Shuttle Net has 108 intermodal trains per day across Europe. Hupac also offers a rolling highway from Basel to Lugano. In 2009, volumes carried fell by 13.5%, to 607,284 road consignments; but profit increased...

 Hupac NV ICA IFB Kombiverkehr

Kombiverkehr

Kombiverkehr is an intermodal transport business based in Frankfurt, Germany. It is a leading intermodal operator in Europe, operating a fleet of block trains linking 30 countries. In May 2010, Kombiverkehr launched a service between Antwerp and Duisberg; services to Turkey have also been...

 Naviland Cargo Novatrans Ökombi Polzug RAlpin Rocombi