How to Ship Lithium, Dry, and Wet, Batteries Internationally
Improperly packaged lithium batteries can ignite, causing fires that are difficult to extinguish and pose a significant risk to the safety of transportation workers and the general
Improperly packaged lithium batteries can ignite, causing fires that are difficult to extinguish and pose a significant risk to the safety of transportation workers and the general
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For example, the IATA and ICAO have specific rules for shipping lithium-ion batteries by air. There have been incidents of batteries causing fires within the aircraft and forcing emergency landings. Batteries are not allowed in unaccompanied luggage by air freight.
Things to consider when shipping lithium-ion batteries Because lithium-ion batteries are typically contained or encased within the equipment or products they power, smartphones, tablets, and laptops, they are considered safe to transport, as long as the metal or alloy cell in the battery does not exceed 1g.
Again no pack can contain more than two and no consignment can contain more than four. In summary, all lithium-ion cells and batteries, as well as lithium metal cells and batteries, are prohibited from being shipped by themselves in the cargo hold so cannot be sent as unaccompanied luggage. Simply do not!
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.