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Labeling Requirements: Navigating the Evolving Packaging Requirements for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Article Summary Lithium-ion battery shipments have shifted from exceptional cargo to routine, high-volume logistics, and PHMSA’s own numbers show why regulators have stopped treating labeling mistakes as forgivable inexperience: incidents rose 67% between 2016 and 2021. This article walks through where shippers actually get tripped up. UN classification comes first: UN3480, UN3481, UN3090, and UN3091…
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Navigating the Changing Landscape of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Logistics
Article Summary The lithium-ion battery industry is at a crossroads. As demand for electrification grows, so does the urgency to determine how end-of-life batteries should be transported, handled, and recycled. At the heart of the debate lies a fundamental question: How do we balance safety with sustainability in the logistics of recycling lithium-ion batteries? …
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Americase to Host International Lithium-Ion Battery Safety, Regulations and Innovation Symposium in Waxahachie, Texas
Two-Day Event Features Live Battery Safety and Packaging Performance Demonstrations, Regulatory Updates, and Expert Panels Waxahachie, TX (September 8, 2025) – Americase, a global leader in the design and manufacture of custom packaging solutions for hazardous materials and high-value goods, announced it will host the Lithium-Ion Battery Safety, Regulations & Innovation Symposium in partnership with…
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Regulations on the Import and Export of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Article Summary Shipping lithium-ion batteries across borders means satisfying multiple, non-transferable rulebooks at once, and this article walks through each mode to show where companies get caught out. Air transport falls under ICAO Technical Instructions and mirrors the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, and lithium batteries are one of the leading causes of undeclared dangerous goods…
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Americase to Speak at Battery Safety Workshop and Showcase Risk-Mitigation Packaging Solutions at The Battery Show 2025
Waxahachie, TX – September 3, 2025 – Americase (booth #3412), a leading manufacturer of protective packaging for hazardous materials, high-value goods, and mission-critical technology, will play a central role at The Battery Show 2025 through its participation in a critical battery safety workshop and its showcase of next-generation battery containment and data center packaging innovations.…
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Navigating State-Specific Regulations for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Article Summary Lithium-ion battery regulation splits into two very different pictures depending on whether a battery is moving or sitting still. Transport is orderly: PHMSA governs it nationwide, batteries are uniformly classified as Class 9 hazardous materials in every state, and states enforce (but can’t rewrite) federal rules, with Texas alone issuing over 3,000 hazmat…
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Are You Ready for IFC Section 320? Lithium Battery Storage Rules Are Coming Fast
Article Summary Lithium-ion battery storage regulation in the U.S. is fragmented today, but it’s converging fast around one benchmark: Section 320 of the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), which sets requirements for storage setup, fire barriers or thermal-performance containers, suppression systems, ventilation, explosion-proofing, and detection. Adoption is happening jurisdiction by jurisdiction, on a rolling 12–24…
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The Value of Integrated Expertise in Lithium Battery Packaging and Transport
Article Summary Featuring insights from Chris Egloff, Vice President of Strategic Opportunities, Americase In the world of lithium battery logistics, safety is paramount and compliance can be complex. Successfully navigating this landscape demands coordinated expertise across engineering, regulations, logistics, and safety testing. Understanding how cross-disciplinary collaboration enhances packaging design and performance can help organizations better…
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From Recall to Road-Ready: What It Takes to Respond Quickly to Lithium Battery Packaging Needs
Article Summary When a battery recall, prototype failure, or damaged-battery shipment hits, companies don’t have months to source compliant packaging, they typically need it within days. This article, featuring Chris Egloff, VP of Strategic Opportunities at Americase, explains how the company meets that timeline: Americase battery bags have been used in roughly 80% of Consumer…
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Understanding Thermal Runaway and Lithium-Ion Battery Transport Risks
Article Summary Lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized technology, powering everything from computers and smartphones to power tools and electric vehicles. However, if damaged or misused, these energy-dense cells can pose significant safety risks, particularly during transport. One of the biggest concerns is thermal runaway, a chain reaction that can lead to fires, explosions, and hazardous gas…
