Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is the European Union’s response to the need to secure the international supply chain. This program is similar to the Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program in the United States. Eventually these programs expect to achieve mutual recognition with each other.

The following “K” Line companies in Europe are certified under AEO:

1. “K” Line Belgium
2. “K” Line Bulgaria
3. “K” Line Denmark
4. “K” Line France
5. “K” Line Germany (includes Austria, Czech Republic, and Poland)
6. “K” Line Italy
7. “K” Line Netherlands
8. “K” Line Portugal
9. “K” Line Romania
10. “K” Line Spain
11. “K” Line Sweden
12. “K” Line United Kingdom