More than 1.25 million dangerous goods (DG) shipments are transported by air every year, and with the volume of air cargo expected to increase, the number of dangerous goods shipments will also grow, particularly those containing lithium batteries, according to 2023 Trends — Transport of dangerous goods by air by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
“Consumer demand for electronic devices such as tablets and small personal mobility devices such as e-bikes is a key factor in driving this increase. As a result, there are new entrants in the market, which creates a need for training, process improvement and adoption of new technologies.”
Compliance will continue to be a challenge, says the update, “as supply chains evolve and regulations are developed and refined. To keep pace, it is critical for organisations to assess their DG operations to identify opportunities within their compliance infrastructure and processes. Improving and streamlining your DG operations can be implemented in phases and through a blended approach including:
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