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  • Cargo
3 September 2024

2025 Updates - IATA Dangerous Goods Publications

Key Updates

Staying informed about the latest updates in Dangerous Goods regulations is crucial for ensuring safety and compliance in your operations. Our manuals are updated annually, providing  critical guidance, helping you navigate the complexities of handling, transporting, and storing dangerous goods. 

By using up-to-date resources, you can be confident that your team is equipped with the most current regulatory requirements. The updates include new industry insights, and best practices ensuring your operations align with global safety protocols. 

Regularly updating your manuals is an investment in both operational efficiency and safety, empowering your team to handle dangerous goods with confidence and competence.

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Dangerous Goods Regulations
Battery Shipping Regulations

Dangerous Goods Regulations

The 2025 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) is the 66th edition, and introduces essential updates to ensure your business remains compliant and efficient in air cargo transportation. This latest edition includes new UN numbers and packing instructions for Sodium-ion batteries, expanded definitions for hazardous materials, and a revised marking system. 

Additionally, significant improvements have been made to the digital version for enhanced user experience. The DGR is the global standard for transporting dangerous goods, ensuring the consistency required for safe and compliant operations. For businesses looking to optimize their logistics, the DGR helps reduce costs and improve profitability. 

With the transitional period for certain lithium battery-powered vehicles ending soon, now is the time to familiarize yourself with these crucial changes. 

Key Updates in the 2025 IATA DGR:

  • Sodium-Ion Battery Regulations: New UN numbers, shipping names, and packing instructions.
  • Updated Definitions: Expanded classifications for explosives, flammable solids, and fire suppressant devices.
  • Battery Marking Changes: Lithium battery mark now covers sodium-ion batteries, referred to as ‘the BATTERY mark.’
  • Airway Bill Revision: Mandatory use of “associated DGD” from January 1, 2025.
  • Enhanced Digital Version: Improved functionality for easier access and use. 

 

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Battery Shipping Regulations

For 2025, the IATA Battery Shipping Regulations (BSR) have been comprehensively updated to serve as a comprehensive, unified resource for all battery types shipped by air. 

This latest edition consolidates regulations for various batteries, including lithium, NiMH, and other dry-cell batteries, into one manual. 

Significant changes include new UN numbers, proper shipping names, and packing instructions for Sodium-ion batteries, as well as the introduction of a new "BATTERY mark" that covers both lithium and sodium-ion batteries. 

Additionally, the Class 9 hazard label has been updated to reflect both lithium and sodium-ion batteries. With a transitional period in effect for shipping vehicles powered by lithium batteries, it is crucial to familiarize yourself with these updates.

Key Updates in the 2025 IATA Battery Shipping Regulations:

  • Unified Manual: All battery types, including lithium, NiMH, and dry cell batteries, consolidated in one manual.
  • New Regulations: Updated UN numbers, shipping names, and packing instructions for Sodium-ion batteries.
  • Revised Labels: Introduction of the "BATTERY mark" and updated Class 9 hazard label.
  • Transitional Shipping Guidelines: Lithium battery-powered vehicles can be shipped under either UN 3171 or UN 3556 until March 31, 2025.  

 

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