What Are the Rules for Shipping Batteries?
Beginning January 1, 2026, all lithium-ion batteries must be shipped at no more than 30% of their rated state-of-charge, curbing the
As part of our commitment to compliance, MANLY Battery ensures all our lithium batteries are ready for safe air transport under these updated rules. (To view the original lithium battery air transport regulations) 1. New UN Numbers and Packaging Guidelines for Sodium-ion Batteries
Use cargo aircraft for standalone lithium batteries and never ship damaged or recalled batteries to avoid penalties and safety hazards. You will encounter two main types when transporting lithium batteries by air: lithium ion batteries and lithium metal batteries.
You must ship these batteries on cargo aircraft only. This rule applies to both lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries shipped without equipment. Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO) Label: You must affix a CAO label to every package containing standalone lithium batteries.
You will encounter two main types when transporting lithium batteries by air: lithium ion batteries and lithium metal batteries. Lithium ion batteries, often used in consumer electronics like laptops and smartphones, are rechargeable and have a typical energy density of 160–270Wh/kg for NMC Lithium battery and 180–230Wh/kg for LCO Lithium battery.
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