European Union
European Commission:
The World Shipping Council submits comments to the European Commission (EC) regarding Annex 30A: Advanced Cargo Data Elements for Risk Assessment purposes of the EC's draft regulations designed to establish an enhanced cargo risk analysis capacity. (April 18, 2006) Read the comments
The World Shipping Council filed comments with the European Commission (EC) on its draft regulations to establish an enhanced cargo risk analysis capacity through a European "24 Hour Rule" and an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program. The Council supports the strategy that requires the filing of shipment data 24 hours before vessel loading, a risk assessment of that cargo and a process that addresses any high-risk cargo concerns prior to vessel loading. We believe the interest of European commerce can be served by such a regime. (March 1, 2006)
Read the comments on the 24 Hour Rule
Read the comments on the AEO program