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CINS Guidelines for Shipping Lithium-ion Cells and Batteries in Containers

This document provides shipping companies, operators and carriers with safety guidance for the transport of lithium-ion cells and batteries, classified under UN Nos. 3480 and 3481, in Cargo Transport Units (CTUs). It focuses on the specific risks associated with shipping lithium ion cells and batteries..

It covers all aspects of transport including but not limited to: 

  • Hazardous Properties of Lithium-ion Cells and Batteries
  • Key Risks During Transport
  • Packaging 
  • Preparation for transport 
  • Packing the CTU
  • Placarding
  • Ship loading considerations

Documents

Date
01/04/2026
On risk: broker bulletin

02/06/2026

On risk: broker bulletin

This bulletin aims to bring together the Club’s supporting brokers with the aspiration of sharing insights and learning on all aspects of supply chain risk. It includes TT Club claims experience and other industry data to provide an insight into the current risks facing those tasked with managing supply chain activities.
BSI Consulting and TT Club 2025 Cargo Theft Report

20/04/2026

BSI Consulting and TT Club 2025 Cargo Theft Report

Cargo theft continues to present a material and evolving risk to global supply chains. Despite ongoing investment in security measures, criminal activity remains adaptive, exploiting operational complexity, market volatility and points of reduced oversight across transport modes and regions.
TT Club Innovation In Safety Awards 2026

31/03/2026

TT Club Innovation In Safety Awards 2026

The 2026 Digest highlights innovation from automation and immersive learning to fire‑containment and monitoring tech transforming safety in ports and logistics. Across all entries, the focus is on removing people from harm, improving compliance, and building a proactive safety culture.
Freight Crime

30/03/2026

Freight Crime in Benelux Supply Chains

The Benelux region is a critical hub for European trade but faces a growing threat from sophisticated road cargo crime, particularly around major ports such as Rotterdam and Antwerp‑Bruges. This report highlights rising strategic, cyber‑enabled theft and insider collusion, while outlining key hotspots, legal risks and practical security solutions to mitigate these threats.