Lithium-ion batteries shipped by themselves must be shipped at a state of charge (SoC) not exceeding 30% of their rated capacity. Lithium-ion batteries packed with equipment may be shipped on a passenger aircraft under approval by the State of Origin, State of Destination and State of the Op...
Lithium batteries are used in many daily products because of their lightweight, high power density, and relatively low cost. And with the development of the e-commerce industry, more and more lithium batteries and lithium battery products are shipped internationally. However, many people may don’...
Up and away: how to ship lithium-ion batteries by air As mentioned above, transporting lithium-ion batteries is regulated by UN3480 (for batteries “contained in or packed with the equipment, but not attached to the source”) and UN3481 (“contained in or packed with the equipment, installe...
Forwarding service connecting overseas customers and Japanese online stores.Restrictions on shipping lithium batteries to certain countries and regions.
Increasingly powerful, lithium batteries are designed to keep devices running for hours or days at a time. To achieve this, they contain high levels of electric energy. If packed incorrectly or damaged in transit, lithium batteries can short-circuit, causing them to overheat and catch fire. ...
Lithium batteries need special attention when being shipped. Check the most common shipments that contain lithium batteries and how to ensure your shipment is safe and compliant.
International Shipments:Due to Lithium Batteries being regulated as HAZMAT (Hazardous Material) products, these batteries can be dangerous if not properly packaged for transportation. In small quantities, Lithium batteries can ship via UPS without a HAZMAT fee being applied. If you would like to ship...
All Lithium-Metal Primary cells and batteries and all Lithium-ion batteries, regardless of size, are considered dangerous goods and must be shipped in conformance to specific rules and regulations.
Even if someone decides to send lithium-ion batteries without deploying monitoring equipment, it’s a best practice to discuss the shipment and its needs with the logistics company handling the goods once they leave the destination. Representatives can apply their expertise to the individual situation...
Lithium ion batteries contained in equipment including lith- ium ion polymer batteries. Lithium metal batteries, contained in equipment including lithium alloy batteries. Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment including lith- ium ion polymer batteries. Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment ...