kennedys – The contractual position of lithium-ion batteries in transit

The logistics and supply chain industry is required to move all manner of goods. Many of these can give rise to considerable risks of loss or damage to the cargo, to other cargo carried alongside, the carrying vehicle, vessel or aircraft, and personnel. Whilst the carriage and storage of dangerous goods is nothing new, following a number of high- profile disasters at sea and media attention on fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, the industry will have to review how it addresses these risks.