Lithium Batteries by Air 30% State of Charge Limit

The IATA DGR has new rules affecting lithium ion, sodium ion, and lithium metal battery air shippers, in effect January 1, 2026.

Lion's new cheat sheet was designed to answer your questions about the new mandate and give you confidence that your packages will be safe and in compliance.

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Shipping Lithium Batteries by Ground, Air, and Vessel

Lion's Shipping Lithium Batteries webinar and online course provides full hazardous materials/dangerous goods training to ship lithium batteries by ground, air, and vessel in compliance with 49 CFR, the IATA DGR, and the IMDG Code. The training guides professionals through a step-by-step procedure to classify, package, and ship lithium batteries separately, in-equipment, or with equipment.

Shipping Lithium Batteries

HMT C54A HMT 254

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I really enjoyed this training. Even after years on both sides of the comprehension coin, I find myself still learning! The quality of the delivery exceeded much of the training I have received in the past.

Neil Ozonur

Safety Officer

Lion is my preferred trainer for hazmat and DOT.

Jim Jani

Environmental Coordinator

This course went above my expectations from the moment I walked in the door. The instructor led us through two days packed with useful compliance information.

Rachel Stewart

Environmental Manager

Excellent job. Made what is very dry material interesting. Thoroughly explained all topics in easy-to-understand terms.

David Hertvik

Vice President

Lion is at the top of the industry in compliance training. Course content and structure are updated frequently to make annual re-training enjoyable. I like that Lion has experts that I can contact for 1 year after the training.

Caroline Froning

Plant Chemist

The instructor clearly enjoys his job and transmits that enthusiasm. He made a dry subject very interesting and fun.

Teresa Arellanes

EHS Manager

The course was very informative and presented in a way that was easily understood and remembered. I would recommend this course.

Jeffrey Tierno

Hazmat Shipping Professional

The instructor was very knowledgeable and provided pertinent information above and beyond the questions that were asked.

Johnny Barton

Logistics Coordinator

The instructor was energetic and made learning fun compared to dry instructors from other training providers.

Andy D’Amato

International Trade Compliance Manager

The instructor was very engaging and helped less experienced people understand the concepts.

Steve Gall

Safety Leader

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