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IATA Releases Battery Shipping Regulations 13th Edition (2026)
IATA Lithium Battery RegulationsInternational Air Transport Association (IATA)Global
Announced
Oct 27, 2025
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
Implementation
Jan 1, 2026
Description
IATA published the 13th edition (2026) of the Battery Shipping Regulations (BSR) manual, incorporating significant changes and amendments for battery air transport compliance. The updated edition includes new packing instructions, marking requirements, and guidance for lithium and sodium-ion battery shipments. Battery-related updates dominate the 2026 manuals due to a 25% year-on-year increase in lithium batteries transported as cargo by air.
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IATA Releases Battery Shipping Regulations 13th Edition (2026)
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