From China to Brazil, 2023 saw the TIR system continue to expand, evolve and attract newcomers. This year-in-review article spotlights ten key TIR developments from 2023. Approaching its 75th anniversary, TIR, the only global transit system, continues to be the easiest, most secure and most reliable way to move goods across borders. TIR, which offers a guarantee of up to EUR 100,000 per operation, gets goods efficiently and securely from a country of origin, through as many transit countries as necessary, to a country of destination in sealed load compartments, with customs inspections taking place only at the place of origin and destination. (....)