Lithium
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Maritime News
Alaska Carrier is Latest to Suspend Transport of EVs Due to Fire Risk
Fire concerns and the potential for toxic, runaway fires spurred by lithium-ion batteries continue to weigh heavily on the shipping…
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Maritime News
Matson Suspends Shipping EVs Citing Hazards of Lithium-ion Batteries
Matson surprised customers this week with an announcement that, effective immediately, it would suspend transporting battery-powered electric or plug-in…
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Maritime News
The First Fully Electric Tug Powered by Caterpillar Battery System
[By: Med Marine] A bold new chapter is unfolding in the maritime industry as MED MARINE embarks on the construction…
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Marine World
U.S. Agency Issues New Lithium Battery Transport Guide as Fire Risks Grow
The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has released a comprehensive guide for lithium battery shipping, addressing growing…
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Maritime News
Lithium Ion Battery Fires: A Threat to Container Shipping
From 2015 to present an estimated 250 incidents related to electric hoverboard fires have been recorded according to the United…
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Maritime News
Lithium Ion Battery Fires: A Threat to Container Shipping
From 2015 to present an estimated 250 incidents related to electric hoverboard fires have been recorded according to the United…
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