Lithium-ion Batteries are a Growing Concern for the Logistics Industry
🔋 Lithium-ion Batteries are a Growing Concern for the Logistics Industry.
A recent fire incident on the car carrier, Fremantle Highway, carrying electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, has brought attention to the safety concerns associated with transporting products containing such batteries in the logistics industry. As the use of lithium-ion batteries increases in consumer goods, the industry faces challenges in handling, storing, and moving these goods safely. The debate over whether lithium-ion batteries are considered "dangerous" goods under shipping contracts adds complexity to the situation. Forwarders and logistics providers may need to demonstrate their understanding of the risks involved and adopt better safety practices to mitigate potential incidents. Regulators may also need to refine safety regulations to address the diverse types of lithium-ion batteries in circulation.
Tragedy struck New York as journalist Fazil Khan, 27, lost his life in a devastating apartment fire caused by a micromobility device's lithium-ion battery.