A Guide to Safe Storage, Transport, and Handling of Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Lithium-ion batteries are critical to modern technology but present significant safety and compliance challenges due to their high energy density. Improper storage, handling, or transportation can lead to thermal runaway, fires, explosions, and serious regulatory consequences. This guide outlines the latest global regulations, safety standards, and best practices for packaging, labeling, documentation, and transport across air, sea, and road—helping organizations reduce risk while ensuring safe and compliant battery logistics.

• Understand key global regulations including IATA, IMDG, UN 38.3, DOT, and OSHA requirements
• Apply best practices for compliant packaging, labeling, and documentation of lithium-ion batteries
• Minimize safety risks, delays, and penalties across the entire battery supply chain
• Stay current with regulatory updates, including new SoC requirements effective January 2026

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