Freight Forward Cargo X-Ray Scanning –
Posted on 09/02/2026
Please note that from the beginning for 2026, RJI are now x-ray scanning all personal effects consignments to ensure that there are no undeclared hazardous goods, used lithium batteries and other prohibited goods.
We have seen a rising number of personal effects goods arriving with us with undeclared hazardous products such as used mobile phones and other used lithium batteries, lighters, aerosols and flammable perfumes etc. This is extremely dangerous and has meant that we have had to invest heavily in equipment to detect these items before loading.
Shipping and Airlines are extremely strict on the transport of hazardous materials and the freight forwarder can be fined tens of thousands of pounds and have containers removed for sending undeclared hazardous. Some shipping lines are now refusing to ship used lithium batteries due to the risks involved.
The scanning and removal of undeclared hazardous items from consignments adds significant additional time to our processing system and we will be charging for this time. We may also refuse to ship a consignment if a large volume of undeclared hazardous goods is found.