Welcome to a new year of compliance clarity and preparedness. As 2026 gets underway, it’s critical to align your team with updated regulations and evolving industry standards. In this winter edition, ICC provides timely insights, actionable guidance, and trusted tools to help you stay compliant, reduce risk, and start the year strong.
🔍 This Month's Spotlights:
FAA Lithium Battery Incidents breaks down the rising number of in-flight fires caused by thermal runaway, highlighting key sources, FAA data, and the compliance steps needed to reduce aviation risks from rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries.
Why Flashpoint Matters in Marine Shipping explains how flashpoint data impacts documentation and stowage rules under the IMDG Code, helping prevent fires aboard vessels carrying Class 3 flammable liquids.
How to Ship Magnets by Air breaks down IATA’s rules on magnetic field limits, shielding methods, and labeling protocols for UN2807 shipments, ensuring compliance and aircraft safety during transport.
Lithium Battery Risks in Aviationexplores the growing danger posed by lithium-ion batteries aboard aircraft. Drawing from UL’s TRIP data, it reveals a steady rise in thermal runaway incidents, gaps in passenger awareness, and the urgent need for stronger safety measures in both passenger and cargo aviation.
We hope this winter bulletin equips you with the guidance and resources needed to confidently manage the season’s regulatory demands. As you chart your course for 2026, ICC is here to support every step of your compliance journey with expert advice, customized training, and reliable solutions. We’ll return next month with more updates to keep you informed and prepared. Until then, stay warm, stay compliant, and keep moving forward.
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