The enclosed document provides shipping companies, operators and carriers with safety standard guidance for the transportation of lithium-ion cells, classified under UN Nos. 3480 and 3481, in Cargo Transport Units (CTUs).

It focuses on the specific risks associated with shipping lithium-ion cells, which differ from lithium-ion batteries due to differences in structure and configuration.

As components of batteries, lithium-ion cells present a higher risk during transportation than new, non-waste lithium-ion batteries.

CINS Guidelines for Shipping Lithium-ion Cells in Containers, June 2025 (pdf).