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(3 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactSep 10, 2026WSC Pushes IMO to Reclassify Lithium Batteries as Dangerous Goods
The World Shipping Council has formally escalated concerns about lithium battery safety by submitting a regulatory proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) ahead of its September Lond
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Risk & Disruption
High ImpactSep 3, 2026Container Lines Push to Classify All Lithium-Ion Battery Cargo as Dangerous Goods
Container shipping lines are moving toward mandating that all cargo containing lithium-ion batteries be classified as 'Dangerous Goods,' following a fire incident aboard CMA CGM Petra in August 2024.
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Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJul 8, 2026IATA Airway Bill Changes Shift Cargo Liability to Forwarders
The International Air Transport Association's revised framework for direct airway bills, implemented July 1, represents a fundamental reallocation of liability risk in air cargo operations. The change
FreightWaves#air-cargo-liability#freight-forwarding#iata-airway-bills