The undersigned associations, representing EU port and maritime stakeholders uniting shipping lines, agents, ports, terminals and forwarders, welcome the adoption of the Council General Approach and commend the Member States’ work towards a reform that facilitates trade, enhances competitiveness and EU security.

WSC and its members appreciate the ability to provide comments on the proposed Electronic Export Manifest (EEM) for Vessel Cargo regulations. This new automated system has the potential to streamline important export data submittal and provide crucial oversight of export cargo for Customs and Boarder Protection (CBP) to ensure all U.S. export laws and regulations are complied with.