E-Commerce Boom Fuels 40% Surge in Lithium Battery Air Cargo Incidents
A sharp 40% increase in air cargo incidents involving lithium-ion batteries is being directly linked to the global e-commerce boom. Aviation safety regulators report that many undeclared or improperly packaged batteries are entering the supply chain from small online shippers. These shipments often bypass standard dangerous goods protocols, creating a significant fire risk aboard cargo and passenger aircraft. The trend has prompted calls from industry bodies for increased vigilance, stricter enforcement, and better education for e-commerce platforms and sellers. This spike highlights a growing safety challenge as more consumer electronics are shipped by air.
Official Source: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/safety-ops-regulation/e-commerce-drives-40-spike-lithium-ion-cargo-incidents
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