1、Dangerous Goods Trend Report 2024 Trends Dangerous goods shipments are growing year over year.Lithium batteries are the key driver.They power many high value consumer goods,including computers and smartphones.Their ubiquity means there are lots of new shippers,some of which may not be aware of,or co

2、mpliant with,the regulations and guidelines that mitigate risk when handling dangerous goods.The global reference for shipping dangerous goods by air is the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations(DGR).Content is derived from the deliberations of the IATA Dangerous Goods Board(DGB),which comprises represen

3、tatives from 12 IATA member airlines elected by the IATA Cargo Services Conference.The DGB takes suggestions from airlines and affected stakeholders;and the aim is always to improve the safety of shipping dangerous goods by tackling emerging issues,quickly and effectively.Aside from a growing lithiu

4、m battery market,trends in dangerous goods shipments include:Adapting to the surging growth in e-commerce needs.Implementing digital processes to speed up the movement of cargo.Applying new training requirements.Facilitating sustainability initiatives.IATA provides practical guides to help.These ens

5、ure all cargostakeholders have up to date knowledge of the standards that support the safe,secure,and efficient transport of dangerous goods globally.IATA will continue to work closely with all key stakeholders in the air cargo supply chain,including freight forwarders and ground service providers,t

6、o provide clear guidance on transporting dangerous goods by air.1Improving Safety in Lithium Battery ShipmentsWANT TO LEARN MORE?Additional information on lithium batteriesLithium Battery Shipping Regulations(LBSR)CEIV Lithium BatteriesLithium Battery Safety TrainingWithin the next decade,the fast-g