Transport committee  In the context of the proposed changes, we understand that and we are working right now on how we can ensure that we aren't unduly burdening smaller ports in terms of their ability to respond to those new requirements. That includes consideration of whether or not there should be modifications to some of the requirements under the legislation.

Transport committee  As you noted, there are a number of provisions that implement new reporting requirements. Broadly, the proposals that establish data collection are intended to support improvements to marine traffic management and port operational efficiency, so that would be the first tranche of data requirements.

Transport committee  We see ports as kind of key hubs in terms of the intermodal connectivity of our transportation system and global supply chain. As a result, they are integral in respect of the data that they are in a position to collect regarding traffic coming in and out from vessels, but also from other elements of the supply chain and other elements of the transportation system.