How do you transport a lithium ion battery?

Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, including power banks and cell phone battery charging cases, must be carried in carry-on baggage only.

Can lithium batteries be carried on airplanes?

Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries, electronic cigarettes and vaping devices are prohibited in checked baggage. They must be carried with the passenger in carry-on baggage. Even in carry-on baggage, these items should be protected from damage, accidental activation and short circuits.

Are batteries allowed in cargo?

All standalone lithium batteries are prohibited as cargo on passenger aircraft. In February 2016, the ICAO—the United Nations agency that regulates the transport of Dangerous Goods aboard international aircraft—enacted a ban on transporting standalone lithium-ion batteries (UN3480) as cargo on passenger aircraft.

Are lithium batteries dangerous to transport?

Lithium batteries present both chemical and electrical hazards. Dangers include chemical burn, fire, and electrical shock. Batteries can be dangerous if not safely packaged and handled when transported.

What kind of batteries are used for cargo tracking?

IATA Battery Powered Data Logger Guidance Document – 2020 APCS/Cargo Page 3 07/01/2020 Lithium-ion batteries (sometimes abbreviated Li-ion batteries) are a secondary (rechargeable) battery where the lithium is only present in an ionic form in the electrolyte. Also included within the category of lithium-ion batteries are lithium polymer batteries.

Can a lithium ion battery be carried in a carry on?

Lithium ion batteries installed in a personal electronic device can be transported as checked or carry-on baggage. Lithium ion batteries not installed in a device (spares) must be in carry-on baggage and no more than two (2) spares between 100 and 160-watt hours are allowed. Quantity Limits for Lithium Batteries:

What do cargo tracking devices need to have?

Cargo Tracking Devices/Data Loggers Containing Excepted Lithium cells or Batteries Packages containing lithium batteries installed in equipment such as a data logger must bear the lithium battery mark as shown in Figure 7.1.C of the IATA DGR, see Figure 1.

Can You Send Spare lithium batteries by air freight?

This differs from sending lithium batteries by sea freight because you cannot send them packed separately. However, as previously stated these have a greater danger of leakage so it would be best to purchase new ones on arrival. You cannot send lose spare lithium metal batteries by air freight.