LX Pantos Obtains Korea's First Quality Certification for Lithium Battery Air Transport

LX Pantos has become the first company in Korea to receive certification for a lithium battery air transport quality management system. Recognized for its expertise in the transportation and storage of lithium batteries, which require careful handling, the company is expected to gain momentum in expanding its electric vehicle and battery logistics business.

On the 25th, at a certification award ceremony held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Incheon, LX Pantos announced that it had received the 'CEIV Li-Batt' certification for lithium battery air transport quality management from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 'CEIV Li-Batt' is an international standard certification system that guarantees the safe air transport of lithium battery cargo under IATA's strict hazardous materials management system. The certification is issued after a rigorous evaluation of 33 items across 10 areas, including transportation procedures, facilities, regulatory compliance, and specialized personnel for lithium battery cargo.

Unlike general cargo, lithium batteries require significant caution in transportation and storage due to the risks of fire and explosion. For this reason, they are classified as cargo with very high handling difficulty.

According to SNE Research, an energy-focused market research firm, the global secondary battery market for electric vehicles is expected to grow to $616 billion (815 trillion KRW) by 2035. This is about five times the forecast for this year ($121 billion).

An LX Pantos official explained, "Through this certification, we have proven that we have established a strict management system that meets international standards for the entire handling process of hazardous lithium battery cargo and secured our expertise."

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