Introduction As global demand for lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries continues to rise, the transportation of battery-powered products has become a critical part of the logistics industry. From smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and medical devices, batteries are shipped worldwide every day. However, lithium batteries are classified as dangerous goods due to their potential...

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...

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...

Shipping lithium batteries has become a critical part of modern logistics. From smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and medical devices, lithium batteries power countless products shipped worldwide every day. Because lithium batteries can pose fire and safety risks during transportation, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has established strict guidelines for handling,...

1. Introduction Lithium batteries power countless products used every day, including smartphones, laptops, medical devices, power tools, drones, and electric vehicles. As demand for these products continues to grow, businesses across the United States are shipping more lithium batteries by air than ever before. However, because lithium batteries can present fire and safety risks if not handled...

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 many of the devices and technologies we rely on every day, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and medical equipment. As global demand for these products continues to grow, so does the need for safe and compliant transportation of lithium batteries. For logistics professionals, understanding the complexities of lithium battery shipping is no longer...