--- title: A guide to safely transporting Lithium-ion batteries description: 5 quick steps for OEMs in the medical, defence and instrumentation sectors on the safe transportation of Lithium Ion batteries image: https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/hubfs/Accutronics_-_LinkedIn9-1.jpg --- [![Ultralife-Blog](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ultralife-Blog.png?width=500&height=67&name=Ultralife-Blog.png "Ultralife-Blog")](https://www.ultralifecorporation.com/) - [Contact Us](https://ecommerce.ultralifecorporation.com/contact) [![Learn More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/588756/interactive-192347389848.png)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJEDLQpaFdOyCdjfkpS9Sy4xwyfWOWMH8BeZXSfjqmne%2BOLW8Si4brjAXgZjtNbBpp8R95feAW5etdgAxK9awqsaNgNopURrtLqpsjebE%2ByD%2BuU9AOL6QGi8JY0sKnKC0%2Bfwrcs5hp4sXtcDWqqt3YJFOCySa5TZMwZSPXIcfed1kw6QhEm%2BA%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=192347389848&portalId=588756) # Get the latest from Ultralife ## [A guide to safely transporting Lithium-ion batteries](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/safely-transporting-lithium-ion-batteries) \[fa icon="calendar"\] Mar 24, 2016 4:00:00 PM **Accutronics has released a one-page guide about the safe transportation of lithium-ion batteries.  Targeted at original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the [medical](https://accutronics.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/), [defence](https://accutronics.co.uk/government-and-defence/) and [instrumentation](https://accutronics.co.uk/industrial/) sectors, the guide offers five quick steps to ensuring that batteries meet international standards of design, assembly and testing before being packed for shipment.** As well as new changes coming into force from 1 April in relation to the State of Charge (SoC) of batteries transported by plane, the guide also highlights IEC standards, UN testing regulations and special provisions required before batteries can be shipped by plane.  The rise in demand for smaller, more portable devices that require a lot of battery power has resulted in more compact and energy-dense batteries.  Customers in industries including medical, healthcare, security, defence and instrumentation are increasingly using feature-laden devices with power hungry features including colour touchscreens, GPS antennas and Wi-Fi radios, more powerful processors and onboard storage. It can be a challenge to navigate the maze of regulations, for example, batteries in medical applications must meet the requirements of IEC safety testing in addition to the mandatory transportation testing. With the high volume of batteries now being shipped by plane globally, it is important that businesses offering batteries for transport are aware of their responsibilities. --- This one-page visual guide can provide OEMs with a starting point on the journey to safely transporting lithium-ion batteries by plane:   **![Infographic_-_Guide_on_the_Safe_Transport_of_Batteries.jpg](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Infographic_-_Guide_on_the_Safe_Transport_of_Batteries.jpg?width=1583&name=Infographic_-_Guide_on_the_Safe_Transport_of_Batteries.jpg "Infographic_-_Guide_on_the_Safe_Transport_of_Batteries.jpg")** #### [Download](http://www.accutronics.co.uk/pages/corporate_downloads.html) a pdf version of this guide  Key points to remember: - Battery state of charge changes to 30% from 1st April - Cargo rules for Lithium Ion batteries change on 1st April - Lithium Ion batteries must be tested to UN 38.3 - Ensure your batteries have proper packaging, labelling and paperwork - Speak to a qualified expert --- If you still need a helping hand, Accutronics has transport-qualified experts who can help and our customisable range of [pre-engineered battery and charger solutions](https://accutronics.co.uk/entellion/) are available to meet transportation requirements [![Contact us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/588756/ef02ff92-1290-40fa-9170-e0eac0b96450.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/588756/ef02ff92-1290-40fa-9170-e0eac0b96450) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/insider) ### Subscribe to Email Updates - Recent - Popular - Categories ### Lists by Topic - [Products & Services (62)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/products-services) - [Medical industry insight (17)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/medical-industry-insight) - [Robotics (16)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/robotics) - [Manufacturing industry insight (14)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-industry-insight) - [Insider (12)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/insider) - [Military industry insight (12)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/military-industry-insight) - [Safety and security industry insight (9)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/safety-and-security-industry-insight) - [Cyber security (4)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/cyber-security) - [Exhibitions (4)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/exhibitions) - [Project Management (4)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/project-management) - [Test & Instrumentation Industry Insight (2)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/test-instrumentation-industry-insight) - [Subsea Battery Insight (1)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/subsea-battery-insight) see all ### Posts by Topic - [Products & Services (62)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/products-services) - [Medical industry insight (17)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/medical-industry-insight) - [Robotics (16)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/robotics) - [Manufacturing industry insight (14)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-industry-insight) - [Insider (12)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/insider) - [Military industry insight (12)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/military-industry-insight) - [Safety and security industry insight (9)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/safety-and-security-industry-insight) - [Cyber security (4)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/cyber-security) - [Exhibitions (4)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/exhibitions) - [Project Management (4)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/project-management) - [Test & Instrumentation Industry Insight (2)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/test-instrumentation-industry-insight) - [Subsea Battery Insight (1)](https://blog.ultralifecorporation.com/blog/topic/subsea-battery-insight) see all ### Recent Posts #### About Us Ultralife Corporation is a leading provider of advanced, highest quality products and services ranging from cells, batteries, charger and power solutions to communications and electronics systems to customers across the globe in the government & defense, medical, safety & security, energy, and industrial sectors. 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