On August 1, according to the Shenzhen Fire Protection Association, a container caught fire at the dock in Yantian District, Shenzhen. After receiving the alarm, the Yantian District Fire Rescue Brigade rushed to deal with it. After investigation, the fire scene burned lithium batteries and other goods in the container. The fire area was about 8 square meters, and there were no casualties. The cause of the fire was thermal runaway of lithium batteries.
Source: network
In daily life, lithium batteries are widely used in power tools, electric vehicles, mobile phones and other fields due to their light weight and high energy density. However, if they are improperly handled in the use, storage, and disposal stages, lithium batteries will become a "time bomb".
Why do lithium batteries catch fire?
Lithium batteries are a type of battery that uses lithium metal or lithium alloy as positive and negative electrode materials and uses non-aqueous electrolyte solutions. Due to its advantages such as long cycle life, green environmental protection, fast charging and discharging speed, and large capacity, this battery is widely used in various fields such as electric bicycles, power banks, laptops, and even new energy vehicles and drones. However, short circuits, overcharging, rapid discharge, design and manufacturing defects, and mechanical damage can all cause lithium batteries to spontaneously combust or even explode.
China is a major producer and exporter of lithium batteries, and its export volume has increased significantly in recent years. However, the risk of shipping lithium batteries by sea is relatively high. Fires, smoke, explosions, and other accidents may occur during transportation. Once an accident occurs, it is easy to cause a chain reaction, resulting in irreversible serious consequences and huge economic losses. Its transportation safety must be taken seriously.
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Are you clear about the requirements for shipping dangerous goods such as lithium batteries in containers?
New energy vehicles, lithium batteries, solar cells and other "three new" products are popular overseas, have strong market competitiveness, and have become a new growth pole for exports.
According to the classification of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, lithium battery goods belong to Class 9 dangerous goods.
Requirements for declaration of dangerous goods such as lithium batteries in and out of ports:
1. Declaring entity:
Cargo owner or his agent
2. Required documents and materials:
(1) Dangerous goods safe transport declaration form;
(2) Container packing certificate signed and confirmed by the on-site inspector of container packing or the packing declaration issued by the packing unit;
(3) If the goods are transported by packaging, a packaging inspection certificate is required;
(4) Entrustment certificate and identity certificates of the entruster and the entrustee and their copies (when entrusting).
There are still many cases of concealment of dangerous goods at ports across China.
In this regard, Senghor Logistics' advice are:
1. Find a reliable freight forwarder and declare correctly and formally.
2. Buy insurance. If your goods are of high value, we recommend that you buy insurance. In the event of a fire or other unexpected situation as reported in the news, insurance can reduce some of your losses.
Senghor Logistics, a trustworthy freight forwarder, WCA member and NVOCC qualification, has been operating in good faith for more than 10 years, submitting documents in accordance with the regulations of customs and shipping companies, and has experience in transporting special goods such as cosmetics, drones. A professional freight forwarder will make your shipment easier.
Post time: Aug-02-2024
