Saint Barthélemy lithium ion battery shipping container

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 You ship lithium batteries in an ocean container?

If the vehicle can be handled in a non-upright position, it must be secured in strong, rigid outer packaging. For many carriers, certain lithium batteries are totally off limits. Container shipping giant MSC recently reminded its customers that it won’t ship lithium batteries in an ocean container if they’ve been used or damaged.

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".

How do I ship a lithium ion battery?

The outer box must have the UN number, proper shipping name (e.g. UN 3480, Lithium-ion batteries), and hazard labels. Use laminated labels to prevent damage from condensation. Avoid placing battery shipping labels on removable packaging.

Are lithium ion batteries safe to ship?

They’re commonly used in hearing aids, wristwatches, smoke detectors and key fobs. Both lithium-ion and lithium metal cells and batteries are hazardous to ship, and they’re subjected to roughly the same regulatory requirements depending on mode of transport (i.e., ocean vs. air).

What types of batteries are exempt from a lithium ion charge?

Lithium-Ion Batteries: Cells with a capacity of 20Wh or less and batteries with a capacity of 100Wh or less are subject to fewer restrictions. Lithium-Metal Batteries: Cells containing 1g or less of lithium and batteries containing 2g or less of lithium also fall under similar exemptions.