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 IATA lithium battery guidance 2026 is an essential reference for businesses, logistics professionals, freight forwarders, passengers and anyone involved in shipping or handling lithium batteries by air. As lithium batteries continue to power smartphones, laptops, power banks, medical equipment, electric mobility products, tools and countless e-commerce products, understanding the latest air...