Lithium battery solar container industry policy

What are the lithium-ion batteries in containers guidelines?

The Lithium-ion Batteries in Containers Guidelines that have just been published 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.

Are lithium batteries shipped in a container?

There are three packaging categories for lithium batteries if they are being shipped in a container. When shipping lithium batteries, it is crucial to check the rules and regulations ahead of transportation, or work with an experience shipping partner to ensure that your cargo is shipped following best practices.

How do I reduce the risk when shipping lithium batteries?

There are several steps that should be taken in order to reduce the risk when shipping lithium batteries, including: Only transporting batteries that have been verified as meeting industry standards and testing requirements. Ensure batteries are only partially charged (approximately 30-50%).

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.

Are large lithium-ion batteries a risk?

However, large lithium-ion batteries, like the ones in electric vehicles, pose a greater risk because they can ignite more quickly. Unlike when shipping smaller lithium-ion batteries, new electric vehicles are moved overseas in huge Ro-Ro vessels, with their batteries secured and not live during the shipping process.

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.