The Coalition's mission is to educate policymakers and the public on the significant progress made to improve maritime security since the tragic events of 9/11, and to advocate for further initiatives by the U.S. government — in cooperation with private sector stakeholders — to continue to enhance port and cargo security. The Coalition advocates for a unified and cooperative approach to port and cargo security that involves all stakeholders: shippers, importers, intermediaries, brokers, ocean carriers, ports and terminals, land-based transporters and, most important, the U.S. government. At the same time, the Coalition works to prevent actions that merely impede the flow of commerce and create a false sense of security without delivering real cargo chain security.