Lithium battery air transport to South Sudan

Should lithium batteries be shipped by air?

Regulations for shipping lithium batteries by air are in place to protect everyone who would come in contact with a lithium battery shipment while it is being transported as air cargo; with training being required for everyone in this supply chain, to protect the aircraft, and the people in the aircraft, that is carrying the batteries.

How do I ship lithium batteries by air?

A table in the Lithium Battery Shipping Regulations manual gives the precise weight of batteries per package on both cargo and passenger aircraft. All marks and labels must be clearly visible on the exterior of all packages and overpacks. Proper marking and labeling is required when shipping lithium batteries by air.

Why is IATA promoting the viability of Air Transport for lithium-ion batteries?

That’s why the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is promoting the increased viability of air transport for lithium-ion batteries through a four-part approach: Promote the development of outcome-based, harmonized safety-related screening standards and processes for lithium batteries.

Does IATA offer a shipping lithium batteries by air course?

For proper training on dangerous goods including the Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air course, IATA offers a wide variety of safety courses to ensure you are competent in dealing with dangerous goods. This is required for all who participate in the shipping and handling of dangerous goods.

How to safely transport lithium batteries?

Selecting suitable packaging, and then packing the batteries safely, is a key component to safely transporting lithium batteries. For larger batteries, the packaging may need to UN specifications. What type packaging you need is not a “one size fits all” answer.

Can I send lithium batteries in airmail?

No, you cannot send lithium batteries, by themselves, in the airmail. You will need to contact your local postal authority to see if you be able to ship them by surface methods i.e. sea, road and rail. If you have to send the lithium batteries by air, then you will need to send them with a freight company.