When engaging in the consultation referred to in Article 1, Member States should, if appropriate, specify as far as possible the following:

1. (a)

   the developments which have caused counter-measures to be taken;

2. (b)

   the shipping area to which the counter-measure is to apply;

3. (c)

   the nature of the shipping service affected (for example liner traffic);

4. (d)

   the nature of the counter-measures taken or to be taken;

5. (e)

   the duration of the counter-measure;

6. (f)

   the proportionality of the counter-measure to the damage suffered.