Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air, Road, & Sea

Online Course

 

Do you ship lithium-ion batteries with a watt hour rating of 100Wh or less?

Do you ship lithium metal batteries with a lithium content of 2g or less?

Then this is a must-attend awareness course for you!

 

Shipping lithium batteries is one of the most highly regulated areas of international trade. With increasing scrutiny from carriers, regulators and customs authorities, getting it wrong can lead to shipment delays, rejected consignments, fines and serious safety risks.

This practical course provides clear, up-to-date guidance on the classification, packaging, labelling and documentation requirements for transporting lithium batteries by air, road and sea.

Upon successful completion, delegates will receive a certification enabling them to ship lithium-ion batteries up to 100Wh and lithium metal batteries up to 2g lithium content* — providing both compliance assurance and operational capability.

Certification & Practical Outcome

This is not just a guidance-based course — it provides a recognised practical outcome.

On completion, you will:

  • Receive a certificate confirming your ability to ship lithium batteries within defined limits
  • Be authorised to ship:
    • Lithium-ion batteries up to 100Wh
    • Lithium metal batteries up to 2g lithium content*
  • Demonstrate compliance capability to customers, carriers and regulators
  • Strengthen internal processes with trained, competent staff

This certification supports safe, compliant and efficient movement of lithium battery shipments.

What You Will Learn

This course combines practical guidance with regulatory requirements to help you confidently manage the movement of lithium batteries across different transport modes.

You will learn:

Understanding Lithium Battery Regulations

  • The legislative framework: ADR, IMDG, ICAO, IATA and UK Road Regulations
  • Responsibilities of all parties involved in the transport chain
  • Hazard classes and associated risks
  • Key regulatory principles governing lithium battery transport

Classification and Identification

  • UN numbers and proper shipping names
  • Lithium ion, lithium metal and lithium polymer batteries
  • Classification criteria for lithium batteries:
    • UN 3090, UN 3091
    • UN 3480, UN 3481
  • Lithium batteries packed with or contained in equipment
  • Watt-hour ratings and lithium content thresholds

Special Provisions and Packaging

  • Applicable special provisions
  • Packaging requirements for lithium batteries
  • Approved packaging standards and limitations
  • Preventing short circuits and transport damage

Marking, Labelling and Documentation

  • Labelling of packages and lithium battery marks
  • Hazard labels and handling labels
  • Documentation requirements – an overview
  • Completing transport documentation where required

Transport Requirements by Mode

  • Key differences between air, road and sea regulations
  • Transport categories (road)
  • Vehicle requirements
  • Modal restrictions and compliance considerations

Compliance, Risk and Best Practice

  • The role of the Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA)
  • Common errors and causes of shipment rejection
  • How to prepare compliant shipments first time
  • Best practice for internal procedures and checks
  • Understanding certification requirements and responsibilities

(This training is based around around UN 3090, UN 3091, UN 3480 & UN 3481 and does not include full UK CAA Certification) 

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for anyone involved in preparing, managing or overseeing the shipment of lithium batteries, including:

  • Export and shipping administrators
  • Logistics and supply chain professionals
  • Warehouse and dispatch teams
  • Compliance and health & safety personnel
  • Import/export managers
  • Anyone responsible for dangerous goods shipments
 

Event Details

Venue: Videoconference via Zoom

Date: 19 August 2026

Time: 9.30am to 1.30pm 

Cost: Discounted fee £602 +VAT*| Full price £622 +VAT

*Discounted prices are available exclusively to Chamber members with the International Bundle subscription.

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