Aircraft
Stricter ICAO Rules Take Effect for Transporting Lithium Batteries
Cargo carrier UPS has developed a prototype fiber-reinforced plastic container that will help control cargo-hold fires. (Photo: UPS)
Cargo carrier UPS has developed a prototype fiber-reinforced plastic container that will help control cargo-hold fires. (Photo: UPS)

Stricter International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations for the bulk shipment of lithium batteries by air took effect on January 1. Smaller quantities and packages of the widely used batteries, which can overheat and catch fire, now stand subject to labeling, packaging and documentation requirements.