Multimodal Transportation of Lithium Batteries (49 CFR, TDGR, ADR, IMDG, ICAO/IATA) - English 2025
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Description
This course is intended for the training of hazmat / dangerous goods employees responsible for the handling, shipping, or transportation of fully regulated and excepted lithium batteries by all modes in accordance with the requirements of the 49 CFR for the US, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) for Canada, using as well as those of ADR for Contracting Parties. This course also covers the requirements for shipping lithium batteries by air and vessel in accordance with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Technical Instructions and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), as well as those of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, respectively.
Learning Objectives / Modules:
Navigating the hazmat table and Dangerous Goods lists to determine requirements for safe the transportation of lithium batteries by all modes, including:
- Packing Instructions
- Classification of lithium batteries
- Identification
- Packaging
- Marking & Labelling
- Documentation
- Shipping Requirements & Exceptions
Target Audience:
Hazmat / dangerous goods employees and their supervisors (including office and customer service staff) who work for shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, third party logistics companies, and who handle, prepare shipments, transport, or offer lithium batteries by all modes domestically and internationally.
Pre-requisite: Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Transportation General Awareness & Security Awareness Training
Required & Recommended Regulatory Resources:
The current edition of the 49 CFR, TDGR, ADR, IMDG Code, and IATA DGR are required for this course.
Click this link for a list of the recommended regulatory resources for this course: Required & Recommended Resources
Course Features:
- Estimated Time: 2h run-time, plus assessment time which varies per person
- Language: English
- Includes final assessment to validate student’s understanding of material.
- Training certificate (including a wallet card) will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
- Note: Upon issuance, the training certificate must be signed by both the employee and the employer.
- Note: Currie Associates training certificates do not meet the requirements for a CNS endorsement application and will not reflect IATA accreditation.
- Per the regulations, it is the responsibility of the employer to provide training to their employees. Per ICAO/IATA's Competency Based Training approach, the employer is responsible to assess their employees’ ability to successfully perform their job functions covered in this training.
Table of Contents
Packing Instructions
Classification of lithium batteries
Identification
Packaging
Marking & Labelling
Documentation
Shipping Requirements & Exceptions
Author
Since 1990, Currie Associates has been a trusted resource for the hazardous materials / dangerous goods industry – delivering high-quality training, consulting, and compliance tools to companies worldwide. Learn more about our co-founders here.
With decades of experience and deep regulatory knowledge, our team helps businesses confidently navigate the complex world of DG / hazmat transport. We provide timely, practical solutions designed to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and support day-to-day compliance.
Currie Associates offers global support for DG/hazmat transportation consulting and training, and develop custom training programs and tools covering: 49 CFR (US DOT), IMDG Code (water), ICAO/IATA (air), ADR (Europe), TDGR (Canada), NOMs (Mexico), and more.
Multimodal Transportation of Lithium Batteries (49 CFR, TDGR, ADR, IMDG, ICAO/IATA) - English 2025
