(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) This document provides shipping companies, operators and carriers with safety standard guidance for the transportation of lithium-ion cells, classified under UN Nos. 3480 and 3481, in Cargo Transport Units (CTUs). It focuses on the specific risks associated with shipping lithium-ion cells, which differ from lithium-ion batteries due to differences in structure and configuration.
As components of batteries, lithium-ion cells present a higher risk during transportation than new, non-waste lithium-ion batteries. Quality control procedures during manufacturing are essential to identify and reject cells in poor condition, thereby reducing the risks posed by defective or substandard cells.
There is an urgent need to develop new sources of energy and energy storage methodologies to reduce environmental impact and dependency on fossil fuels. The development and use of Lithium‐Ion Batteries is crucial in this context. However, these batteries can present a significant risk to people, property and the environment if not handled, packaged, classified, and declared properly. Consequently, one of the main obstacles restricting the wider application of Lithium‐Ion Batteries is safety issues.
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Source: CINS
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