Shipping companies cannot accurately classify and safely transport lithium-ion battery cargo without fire risk

Container shipping lines face catastrophic liability and operational losses from uncontrolled fires caused by lithium-ion battery shipments, yet lack standardized dangerous goods classification and real-time cargo monitoring systems. Current regulatory frameworks don't mandate lithium batteries as dangerous goods, leaving carriers exposed to vessel fires, crew safety risks, and total cargo loss—with no reliable way to detect battery defects or thermal runaway before disaster strikes at sea.