Lithium battery transport new regulations to attack! The safety of electric vehicles in Marine transportation has been discussed again
With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles and battery-powered goods, the transportation safety of lithium batteries has attracted global attention. To address this challenge, the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a comprehensive lithium battery transportation guidance that focuses on the requirements for transporting lithium batteries across various modes of transportation, including sea.
The guidelines clarify new regulatory requirements for the transport of lithium batteries and cells, including domestic regulations and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) code. The specific rules will determine the scope of application according to the transport route, aiming to further reduce the risk in the transportation of lithium batteries.
Recent incidents have underscored the urgency of the issue. In 2022, a shipment of lithium-ion batteries wrongly declared as "computer accessories" caught fire en route to the Port of Virginia. In addition, the Coast Guard's Maritime Safety Alert 01-23 also notes that electric vehicles damaged by salt water after Hurricane Ian are at extremely high risk during transportation because exposure to salt water can trigger dangerous chemical reactions in lithium-ion batteries.
The release of the PHMSA guidelines establishes stricter regulations for the transportation of lithium batteries, while reminding industry practitioners to comply with relevant safety rules. With the widespread use of lithium batteries, the global maritime industry will face greater safety and regulatory challenges. In the future, whether the transportation of electric vehicles and battery products will be comprehensively strengthened control will become the focus of attention of the industry.
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