IATA’s 2026 Lithium Battery Guidance reflects the rapid growth of air shipments, with lithium batteries transported by air cargo rising 25% year-on-year and close to 100 major updates introduced across the 2026 manuals. From 1 January 2026, lithium-ion batteries packed with equipment must generally be shipped at no more than 30% state of charge, making compliance and expert freight...
IATA’s 2026 Lithium Battery Guidance reflects the rapid growth of air shipments, with lithium batteries transported by air cargo rising 25% year-on-year and close to 100 major updates introduced across the 2026 manuals. From 1 January 2026, lithium-ion batteries packed with equipment must generally be shipped at no more than 30% state of charge, making compliance and expert freight...
The global demand for lithium batteries continues to grow as they power smartphones, laptops, medical devices, power tools, drones, and electric vehicles. While these batteries are essential for modern technology, they also present unique safety challenges during air transportation.
Because lithium batteries can overheat, catch fire, or enter thermal runaway if damaged or improperly packaged,...
Lithium batteries power everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and industrial equipment. As their usage continues to grow worldwide, the need for safe and compliant transportation has become more important than ever. Improper handling or shipping of lithium batteries can lead to serious safety risks, including overheating, fires, and regulatory penalties.
This is why...
Shipping lithium batteries is one of the most high-risk, tightly regulated activities in modern logistics. A single mistake, a missing label, an incorrect declaration, an unrecognized exemption can mean a rejected shipment, a costly fine, or in worst-case scenarios, a fire in transit. As e-commerce, electronics, and EV-adjacent industries continue to grow, more shippers than ever are moving...
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