Lithium batteries are becoming more common, being used in products such as mobile phones and tablets, e-bikes and scooters, and electric vehicles.
The rise of e-commerce has increased the number of shipments containing lithium batteries.
Incorrect packaging and handling of battery shipments are a well-known risk; Hactl has upgraded procedures and resources to handle them safely.
Measures include additional in-house staff training to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and IATA Lithium Battery Shipping Regulations.
A dedicated DGR zone has been opened with dedicated staff, and undertaken proactive facilitation of agents and shippers in the correct declaration, handling and storage of lithium battery shipments.
Brendan Sullivan, Global Head of Cargo at IATA, says, “CEIV Li-batt brings vitally important regulation and consistency to the potentially hazardous business of transporting lithium batteries by air. We delighted that Hactl has adopted this latest accreditation scheme, following their successful certification under all other CEIV standards. In doing so, they are helping to promote its importance for the entire handling sector.”
Amy Lam, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Hactl, adds, “Although Hactl has been fully prepared and resourced for such traffic for some years, we recognise that every link in battery supply chains must perform its functions to a consistent and high standard. We therefore strongly support the concept of IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries standard – the first for handling this specific commodity – and were enthusiastic adopters.”