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3rd shipping line halts carriage of EVs, hybrids over fire risks

18 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

18 September 2026

Topic

technology

◆ Sectors

Micromobility

◆ Geography

Philippines

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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Starhorse Shipping Lines Inc. has become the third carrier to immediately halt transportation of electric and hybrid vehicles due to fire risks associated with lithium batteries, following a recent fire incident on a vessel.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The ban on shipping electric vehicles creates an urgent need for safer transport solutions for EV logistics in the Philippines. You must find alternative carriers or adapt your product to meet stricter maritime safety demands.

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1 source · 18 Sep 2026

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Micromobilityshippingelectric-vehiclesfire-risklithium-batteriestransport-safety