When engaging in the consultation referred to in Article 1, Member States should, if appropriate, specify as far as possible the following:
the developments which have caused counter-measures to be taken;
the shipping area to which the counter-measure is to apply;
the nature of the shipping service affected (for example liner traffic);
the nature of the counter-measures taken or to be taken;
the duration of the counter-measure;
the proportionality of the counter-measure to the damage suffered.