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IATA Publishes 2026 Battery Guidance Document for Shippers
IATA Lithium Battery RegulationsInternational Air Transport Association (IATA)Global
Announced
Jan 1, 2026
Description
The 2026 Battery Guidance Document provides updated guidance for transporting lithium metal, lithium-ion, and sodium-ion batteries by air. Revised for the 2026 Regulations, this document assists shippers, freight forwarders, and ground handlers in understanding classification, packing, marking, labeling, and documentation requirements. It includes guidance on battery-powered cargo tracking devices and data loggers, as well as updated FAQs for complying with the 67th Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Sources
- OfficialBattery guidance document - IATA
- OfficialIATA lithium battery guidance
Key Findings
IATA Publishes 2026 Battery Guidance Document for Shippers
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IATA Publishes 2026 Battery Guidance Document for Shippers
25-2026 Edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Technical Instructions) and the 67th Edition (2026) of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). The provisions of the DGR with respect to lithium and sodium ion batteries may also be found in the IATA Battery Shipping Regulations (BSR) 13th Edition. In addition to the content from the DGR, the BSR also has addition