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Is a lithium battery transport document mandatory?

As of January 2017 the Lithium Battery Transport document is not mandatory as per ADR Special Provision 188. Shipments containing lithium batteries that are not compliant with all requirements above cannot be shipped as “Excepted” Lithium Batteries under SP 188 and consequently these shipments must be declared and shipped as ‘full’ Dangerous Goods.

What documents do you need to ship a lithium battery?

Transport Document: For lithium battery shipments, this specifies the UN number, shipping name, hazard class, packing group, and total quantity. Pilot Notification: For shipping lithium batteries by air, pilots must receive written information on the presence and location of lithium batteries.

Can a lithium battery be transported under a special provision 188?

3. Transport of Lithium Batteries as per ADR Special Provision 188 Shipments of lithium batteries that are compliant with Special Provision 188 of the ADR/IMDG Regulations are not subject to other provisions of the applicable regulations and can therefore be transported as “Excepted” Lithium Batteries.

What are the shipping requirements for lithium ion batteries?

In addition, lithium-ion cells and batteries shipped by themselves must be shipped at a state of charge not exceeding 30% of their rated capacity. Lithium batteries are dangerous goods, and all of the regulatory requirements must be complied with, as set out in the Lithium Battery Shipping Regulations.

Do lithium batteries need to be followed by the shipper?

Yes. All the applicable provisions for lithium batteries will need to be followed by the shipper of such devices, including the limitations for devices that are “active” (on) during transport. The IATA Temperature Control Regulations (TCR) also apply to such shipments. AA.

What are the packaging requirements for lithium ion batteries / cells?

ACS - No requirements. UN3481, Lithium Ion Batteries / Cells – PI967 Section II. The equipment must be packed in strong rigid outer packaging. Large equipment can be offered for transport unpackaged or on pallets when the cells or batteries are afforded equivalent protection by the equipment in which they are contained.

Road & Sea Transport of Lithium Batteries

TNT Express will accept Lithium Batteries in Dangerous Goods shipments for transport but …

Guidance Document Transport of Lithium Metal and Lithium Ion Batteries …

applicable to the transport by air of lithium batteries that took effect 1 January 2009 as set out in the DGR. Specifically the document provides information on: • Definitions; • Classification …

Transport of Lithium Metal and Lithium Ion Batteries

2020 Lithium Battery Guidance Document Transport of Lithium Metal and Lithium Ion Batteries Revised for the 2020 Regulations Introduction This document is based on the provisions set …

Shipping batteries: Process, Regulations and Best …

Transport Document: For lithium battery shipments, this specifies the UN number, shipping name, hazard class, packing group, and total quantity. Pilot Notification : For shipping lithium batteries by air, pilots must receive …

Road & Sea Transport of Lithium Batteries

TNT Express will accept Lithium Batteries in Dangerous Goods shipments for transport but only from specifically approved customers and with restrictions for the different origins/destinations, …

Road & Sea Transport of Lithium Batteries

As of January 2017 the Lithium Battery Transport document is not mandatory as per ADR …

Dangerous Goods Transport Regulations for Lithium Cells and Batteries

Declaration for DG Air waybill *2 Declaration for DG Air waybill Training Establishment of documented procedures. ... The major additional information for air transport of lithium cells …

Completing the Shipper Declaration Letter for International Air …

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Road & Sea Transport of Lithium Batteries

As of January 2017 the Lithium Battery Transport document is not mandatory as per ADR Special Provision 188. Shipments containing lithium batteries that are not compliant with all …

IATA Lithium Battery Shipping Guidelines ADDENDUM

group if applicable, proper shipping name and all other relevant transport information. AU-11. Only the following lithium batteries are accepted for carriage: • lithium ion batteries (UN 3481) …

Guidance Document Transport of Lithium Metal and Lithium Ion …

applicable to the transport by air of lithium batteries that took effect 1 January 2009 as set out …

What to Know About How to Ship Lithium Batteries?

How can the airline be sure that lithium batteries offered for transport as cargo are being declared and packed correctly, at the right state of charge?

What to Know About How to Ship Lithium Batteries?

Lithium batteries are dangerous goods posing safety risks if not in line with transport regulations. IATA guides shippers, freight forwarders, ground handlers and airlines.

Transport of lithium batteries

Lithium batteries must be packed, marked, labelled and documented in accordance with the TI. The transport of lithium batteries on their own is forbidden in the hold of passenger aircraft.

Transport of lithium batteries

Lithium batteries must be packed, marked, labelled and documented in accordance with the TI. …

Lithium Batteries special provision 188 – IMDG Code 39-18

Lithium batteries listed in IMDG Code 39 th amendment. Packing instructions …

Lithium Batteries special provision 188 – IMDG Code 39-18

Lithium batteries listed in IMDG Code 39 th amendment. Packing instructions for Lithium metal and Lithium ion batteries. When transporting above by sea all packages must be …

Transport aérien et routier de piles et batteries au Lithium

marques de batteries au lithium. - Les produits d''occasion contenants du Lithium ne sont pas autorisés sur le réseau. Le marquage Lithium est une obligation imposée par la …

Transport batterie lithium : règlementation et check-list

Les batteries au lithium-ion d''une énergie supérieure à 100 Wh sont considérées comme des marchandises dangereuses de la classe 9 dans le droit international des transports. Ainsi, le …

Lithium Batteries

Lithium batteries are dangerous goods posing safety risks if not in line with transport regulations. IATA guides shippers, freight forwarders, ground handlers and airlines.

Beginners guide to UN3480, UN3481 and IATA …

If you need to ship lithium batteries safely and legally but dont know where to start, this beginners guide to UN3480, UN3481 & IATA regulations will help. ... As such, the following sections provide a simplified overview of the …

Shipping batteries: Process, Regulations and Best Practices

Transport Document: For lithium battery shipments, this specifies the UN number, shipping name, hazard class, packing group, and total quantity. Pilot Notification : For shipping …

Lithium Batteries Guidance

2024 Lithium Batteries Regulations: Battery Types. Step 1 – What type of battery are you shipping? Tip: Click the below buttons to get more details on each type of batteries. Lithium …

Shipping Lithium Ion Batteries and Lithium-Ion-Batteries …

Transport of lithium ion batteries is in the scope of Dangerous Goods Transport Regulations. Therefore many specific ... Example 1 Shipper''s Declaration Lithium Batteries PI 965 Section …

LITHIUM BATTERIES (UN3090, UN3091, UN3480, UN3481)

FULLY REGULATED LITHIUM BATTERIES (Packing Instruction P903) Revision Date: 11/8/2023 Page 1 of 9 [Guide #26] ... CONDITIONS OF TRANSPORT. Each battery containing cells or a …

Guidance Document Transport of Lithium Metal and Lithium Ion Batteries …

Declaration for Dangerous Goods for consignments of these batteries. However, in the event of an incident involving these batteries, the incident reporting requirements apply. ... Guidance …