Multimodal Transportation of Lithium Batteries (49 CFR, TDGR, ADR, IMDG, ICAO/IATA) - English 2026

Description

• Removal of the phone number requirement for the Battery Mark (IATA)/Lithium Battery Mark (49 CFR)
• Changes to existing state and operator variations in IATA 
• New UN numbers adopted for vehicles powered by lithium ion, lithium metal or sodium ion batteries
• Updated requirements for battery powered vehicles 
• The 30% SoC restriction on lithium batteries remains a recommendation in 2025, and becomes mandatory in 2026 for air transport

Table of Contents

Packing Instructions
Classification of lithium batteries
Identification
Marking & Labeling
Documentation
Shipping Requirements & Exceptions

Author

Currie Associates

13 Courses

Since 1990, Currie Associates has been a trusted resource for the hazardous materials / dangerous goods transportation industry – delivering high-quality training, consulting, and compliance tools to companies worldwide.

With decades of experience and deep regulatory knowledge, our team helps businesses confidently navigate the complex world of hazmat / DG transport. We provide timely, practical solutions designed to help reduce risk, improve efficiency, and support day-to-day compliance.

Currie Associates offers a wide range of online dangerous goods transportation training courses (49 CFR, IMDG Code, ICAO/IATA, ADR, Transport Canada, Mexican NOMs, Lithium Battery). The courses are designed to meet the regulatory requirements for training and the needs of busy organizations – whether you’re onboarding new hires, managing high turnover, or addressing training gaps.