Policy & Compliance
“ The Cargo Integrity Group calls for continued and thorough research into all the hazards presented by lithium ion batteries
The CTU Code Dedicated to improving the safety, security and environmental performance throughout the containerised supply chain, a primary goal of the Cargo Integrity Group is to increase awareness and wider use of the IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units – the CTU Code. As part of this effort, the group has developed a ‘Quick Guide’ to the CTU Code, together with a Checklist of actions and responsibilities for the guidance of those undertaking the packing of cargoes in freight containers. These are now available in all six
advances global energy transition. Many incidents to date have involved new batteries; the hazards will only multiply with age and deteriorating condition. While this will challenge the recycling industry, the reality is that all these products, whether new, used, in use, damaged or end of life, will impact the transport and storage industries for decades to come. The Cargo Integrity Group calls for continued and thorough research into all the hazards presented by lithium ion batteries and dependent devices. Apart from fire, incidents have revealed risks from toxic gases and vapour cloud explosions that can be critical in transport and storage.
official IMO languages as well as Italian.
This article is based on the following information published by TT Club: • Cargoes of Concern – https://www.ttclub.com/news- and-resources/news/article/car go-integrity-group-highlights- cargoes-that-can-compromise -supply-chain-safety/ • Hidden dangers of fire-initiating cargoes – https://www.ttclub.com/news- and-resources/news/article/hid den-dangers-of-fire-initiating- cargoes-explained/
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