Lithium batteries power nearly every modern electronic device, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and medical equipment. While these batteries have transformed industries, they are also classified as Dangerous Goods because damaged or improperly shipped batteries can overheat, catch fire, or explode. Every year, thousands of shipments are delayed, rejected, or fined because of...

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...

The demand for lithium-powered products continues to grow across the retail industry. From smartphones and laptops to power tools, electric mobility devices, cameras, toys, and portable electronics, retailers are increasingly involved in the sale and shipment of products containing lithium batteries. However, shipping lithium batteries is not the same as shipping ordinary consumer products....

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...

The demand for lithium batteries continues to grow across industries such as consumer electronics, electric vehicles, medical devices, aerospace, and renewable energy. As these batteries become more common, ensuring their safe transportation has become a top priority for businesses throughout the United States. Because lithium batteries are classified as hazardous materials, organizations must...

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...