A rule to align US DOT hazmat regulations with global standards includes updates for shippers of lithium batteries. This video focuses on two rule changes for shippers of lithium batteries by ground (i.e., highway and/or rail). The rule takes effect on May 10, 2024.

Visit our blog to read more about Final Rule HM-215Q to harmonize the HMR with international standards: https://www.lion.com/lion-news/april-...

Lion Members: Login anytime to read the Member Bulletin devoted to this Final Rule at https://www.Lion.com/Members.

At https://www.LION.COM/LITHIUM, get required training to ship lithium batteries by ground, air, or vessel in full compliance with US DOT, IATA, and IMDG regulations. Lion's courses guide shippers through a logical, step-by-step process to prepare and offer safe, compliant shipments.

US DOT requires training for all "hazmat employees." Re-training is required once every 3 years for ground shippers (every 2 years for air shippers).

Learn more: https://www.lion.com/training/support...

For more about changes to the air and vessel shipping rules, including restricted exemptions for batteries shipped alone by air, check out these two earlier lithium battery-focused videos:

Shipping Lithium Batteries in 2024
   • Shipping Lithium Batteries in 2024  

Shipping Lithium Batteries in 2023
   • Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air in ...  

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