A third major shipping company has suspended the transport of electric and hybrid vehicles due to concerns over fire hazards during maritime carriage. Industry experts warn that lithium-ion batteries, common in these vehicles, pose an elevated risk of combustion when exposed to extreme heat or physical damage. The move follows similar decisions by two other global logistics firms, raising questions about the future of green vehicle distribution by sea. Regulatory bodies are now under pressure to establish standardized safety protocols for transporting battery-powered vehicles.
3rd shipping line halts carriage of EVs, hybrids over fire risks Inquirer.net
