Battery Shipping: Classification, Best Practices,
Whether you''re moving new electric vehicles by ocean, shipping lithium batteries by air, or storing components in between, we
Regulations for shipping lithium batteries by air are in place to protect everyone who would come in contact with a lithium battery shipment while it is being transported as air cargo; with training being required for everyone in this supply chain, to protect the aircraft, and the people in the aircraft, that is carrying the batteries.
For proper training on dangerous goods including the Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air course, IATA offers a wide variety of safety courses to ensure you are competent in dealing with dangerous goods. This is required for all who participate in the shipping and handling of dangerous goods.
For example, one enforcement action imposed $66,000 in civil penalties for improper transporting lithium batteries. Failure to comply may result in shipment rejection or legal action. These regulations help you safely ship lithium batteries and reduce fire risks in air cargo.
Lithium batteries have the potential to be a source of heat, sparks, or even fire, so prescribed instructions for packing lithium batteries have been produced and implemented. Lithium battery shipments are subject to international packing and shipping safety regulations, and when not followed, fines and other penalties may be incurred.
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