The Bullet: Lithium metal batteries transported as cargo will be restricted to Cargo Aircraft Only from 1 January 2015. The prohibition on the carriage on passenger aircraft only applies to lithium metal batteries when shipped by themselves, and does not…
International Standards & Regulations for the Transportation of Hazardous Materials
The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) regulates the transportation in commerce of hazardous materials within the US. Its authority does not extend beyond our borders however and so the transportation of hazardous materials (referred to as dangerous goods in…