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...

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....