Sending Small Lithium Batteries by Air Freight – Just how dangerous is your smart phone?
Can you send lithium batteries?
Need to send a smart phone, tablet or something similar overseas that is powered by a Lithium Battery? Did you know that these items are regarded as Dangerous Goods and a number of freight, courier companies and Postal providers are now refusing to send any item that contains these types of batteries?
Due to increasing safety concerns raised by the aviation industry, the international regulations governing the shipping of Lithium Batteries have been tightened and airlines consequently have enforced these regulations more rigorously. Lithium batteries are considered hazardous due to the fact that they can overheat and ignite under certain conditions.
Following several serious (fire) incidents during transport, the regulations for this product type were adjusted and the more stringent regulatory requirements were introduced.
Lithium Batteries are contained in numerous devices including: iPhones and mobile phones, iPods, cameras, MP3 players, portable DVD players, most laptop computers, camcorders, power tools, GPS navigation systems, watches, clocks, calculators, some toys, remote car locks, bicycle lights, electronic shavers and many other consumer electronic devices.
PACK & SEND can ship Lithium Batteries
By following strict international regulations and guidelines PACK & SEND is one of the few freight companies that can ship Lithium Battery devices. PACK & SEND specialises in handling products that contain Lithium Batteries – providing professional packaging materials as well as sending anywhere including domestic and international destinations.
When you need to send items that contain Lithium batteries contact your local PACK & SEND Store and let the experts take care of the rest.
