Cargo Underwriters Face Varied Lithium-ion Battery Hazards

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Credit: IUMI

Lithium-ion batteries create different risks for cargo underwriters, according to International Union of Marine Insurance.

The demand for Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries

The demand for Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, driven in part by decarbonisation, is soaring. The market is projected to grow 30% annually from 2022 to 2030 according to McKinsey. 

However, Li-ion batteries do have specific hazards. These include fire, explosion, and “thermal runaway”, a rapid self-heating fire that can...

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