Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Diagnose, a world leader in dog-handing detection, have worked out the detection of undeclared shipments of lithium batteries following a six-month trial involving thousands of cargo consignments in France.
“WFS and Diagnose partnered in March 2022 to carry out a feasibility study using dogs to detect the presence of lithium batteries in cargo shipments, mail and baggage,” says a release from WFS.
“Currently, there are few means to physically check for undeclared lithium batteries, posing one of the biggest threats to flight safety due to their fire risk.”
At the International Air Transport Association (IATA) AGM in June, Director General Willie Walsh called on governments to develop and implement research methods for the detection of lithium batteries. “Airlines, shippers, manufacturers, and governments all want to ensure the safe transport of lithium batteries by air. It’s a joint responsibility. The industry is raising the bar to consistently apply existing standards and share critical information on rogue shippers. But there are some areas where the leadership of governments is critical. Stronger enforcement of existing regulations and the criminalisation of abuses will send a strong message to rogue shippers.”
0 comments:
Post a Comment