The Lithium-ion Batteries in Containers Guidelines seek to prevent the increasing risks that the transport of lithium-ion batteries by sea creates, providing suggestions for identifying such risks and thereby helping to ensure a safer supply chain in the future.
49 CFR: Code of Federal Regulations, DOT, PHMSA is responsible for regulating movement of hazardous ma-terials by all modes of transportation within the US. 4. UN Transportation Testing (UN DOT 38.3) for Lithium Batteries 5. Shipping Guidelines 5.1. Shipment of Lithium Ion Batteries ≤ 100 Wh by Truck / Rail (ADR/RID), Sea Freight (IMDG)
Shipment of Lithium Ion Batteries ≤ 100 Wh by Air Freight (IATA) A passed transportation test according section 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria is required! For IATA PI965 SEC IB only: Lithium ion cells and batteries must be offered for transport at a state of charge (SoC) not exceeding 30% of their rated design capacity! 5.3.1.
Industry bodies have united to produce "Guidelines for safe transport of Lithium-ion batteries in containers".
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.
Several documents are required for shipping batteries internationally. These include: Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD): This document details the shipment, including the UN number, shipping name, hazard class, packaging group, and quantity. Required for all battery types.