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News / WSC targets misdeclared lithium-ion cargo in new safety push

Fremantle Highway Fire
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Liner lobby group the World Shipping Council (WSC) yesterday launched a new cargo safety project, aimed at reducing the risk of fire onboard ships. 

The WSC promised a renewed focus on misdeclared shipments – identified by safety experts as one of the most common causes ...

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  • Pichuiyer Balasubramanian

    September 29, 2023 at 1:47 pm

    I wish this includes air transportation as well.

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