In response to the growing risks associated with the maritime transport of lithium-ion cells and batteries, the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) released its latest guidance for shipping lithium-ion cells and batteries in containers.
Lithium-ion cells are the core components of batteries and come in various forms, as they are widely used in portable electronics and electric vehicles because they can efficiently store and release energy through the movement of lithium ions between positive and negative electrodes.
However, due to their chemical properties, lithium-ion cells and batteries are classified as dangerous goods and must be handled with care.