Matter: MS2026/1 – one month review of the Road Transport Contractual Chain Supply Order
HIA submitted to the Expert Panel's one-month review of the Road Transport Contracting Chain Order made in April 2026. The submission aims to inform the panel's assessment of the order's early impact.
What's in HIA's review of the Road Transport Contracting Chain Order?
Supply chain transport rules can affect material delivery costs and timelines for trade businesses.
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