However, if you only ship lithium batteries you can purchase the Lithium Batteries Shipping Regulations as a standalone manual. Knowing the specific regulations is crucial in the shipping and handling of lithium batteries.
Transport of lithium ion batteries is in the scope of Dangerous Goods Transport Regulations. There-fore many specific requirements have to be re-spected for their transport. The safe carriage of dangerous goods is important to shippers and transport companies and not least for every party involved in the chain of lithium ion battery trans-port.
The applicable regulations are listed below. They must be fulfilled by the shipper for every commercial shipment of lithium ion batteries. Especially the energy content and diverse con-ditions classify which dangerous goods regu-lations must be taken into account for the trans-port of lithium ion batteries.
By adhering to the necessary precautions, we can guarantee the safe delivery of lithium batteries to their intended destinations. To ensure the safe transportation of lithium batteries, strict compliance with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations is vital.
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.
Packing instructions for Lithium metal and Lithium ion batteries When transporting above by sea all packages must be marked and labelled, cargo transport units must be placarded /marked and dangerous goods declaration must be handed over to the carrier. However, special provision 188 of IMDG Code exempt certain requirements of IMDG Code