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What are the lithium-ion batteries in containers guidelines?

The Lithium-ion Batteries in Containers Guidelines seek to prevent the increasing risks that the transport of lithium-ion batteries by sea creates, providing suggestions for identifying such risks and thereby helping to ensure a safer supply chain in the future.

Can lithium-ion batteries be transported safely in containers?

Industry bodies have united to produce "Guidelines for safe transport of Lithium-ion batteries in containers".

What are the shipping requirements for lithium batteries?

Some general shipping requirements to transport lithium batteries internationally include: Lithium batteries weighing over 35kg must be approved by the national authority of the shipping and destination country before shipment. Defective or damaged lithium batteries must not be transported.

Why is shipping lithium-ion batteries important?

From smartphones, tablets, drones, and remote controls to powering electric vehicles, shipping lithium-ion batteries is becoming more and more important. As lithium batteries are classed as dangerous goods, their transportation needs to be well monitored to ensure safety and minimize potential risks during transportation.

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