Global · 2026-01-01

IATA issues 2026 lithium and sodium-ion battery shipping guidance

The document reflects the 67th edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations and the 2025–2026 ICAO Technical Instructions, with restructured battery classification, packing and documentation guidance.

What it means

Before air shipment, confirm UN number, UN 38.3 test summary, Wh rating, state of charge, packaging instruction, marks, labels and shipper documentation with the carrier.

Official source: IATA ↗
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