The global demand for lithium batteries continues to rise as industries rely on battery-powered products such as smartphones, laptops, medical devices, power tools, and electric vehicles. As a result, freight forwarders are increasingly responsible for managing shipments that contain lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries.
Because lithium batteries are classified as dangerous goods under air...
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...
IATA Battery Shipping Training is a specialized certification program that teaches individuals how to safely classify, package, label, document, and transport lithium and sodium-ion batteries by air in compliance with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). The training helps businesses meet legal requirements, reduce shipping risks, and ensure the...
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