Shipping lithium batteries by air is a challenging task for many shippers – followers of our blog are quite aware of the numerous articles we’ve devoted to the topic over the past several years. While the regulations that have been enacted help guarantee the safety of shippers, carriers and the public, their complex nature is often difficult to navigate. Many of our customers have conveyed that shipping lithium batteries translates to decreased productivity because of the time that must be invested into regulations research.

With so many shippers contending with this regulatory headache, we turned to our software team to develop a solution that would simplify this complex issue. Today, we’re excited to announce the result of that effort: the DGIS Lithium Battery Advisor, a breakthrough online tool that helps lithium battery shippers determine their required documentation, marking, labeling and packaging when shipping their products on aircraft.

To use the program, a user must simply answer a few questions about their battery or device, such as what type of lithium battery is being shipped or whether the battery is contained in equipment. The Lithium Battery Advisor will then produce a shipping guidance document that contains general instructions, required packaging and labels, sample shipping documentation, and labeling and marking diagrams. The advisory documentation produced is comprehensive and detailed, helping ensure that lithium battery shipments are compliant while reducing the risk of regulatory infractions and delayed shipments in the process.

Don’t leave anything to chance: we encourage you to learn more about the Lithium Battery Advisor and how it can help your business operations. Please visit the DGIS website for more information.