When a shipper books a consignment of lithium batteries, the hazardous materials freight coordination process begins immediately: forwarder and shipper jointly establish the hazard class, packaging requirements, permitted routes, and any necessary permits before a carrier is engaged.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazardous_material_transportation
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