This new capability extends Maersk’s established expertise in dangerous goods handling—previously focused on ocean and air freight—into regulated road transportation. It delivers a fully compliant, end-to-end service for the domestic and cross-border movement of UN Class 9 lithium-ion batteries across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.  

According to Maersk, the U.S. lithium-ion battery transportation market is projected to reach USD 2.4–3.0 billion, fueled by accelerating demand from the automotive, electric vehicle (EV), and advanced manufacturing sectors.  

The service adheres to stringent safety and regulatory standards, including the following key requirements:  

• Transportation of new (non-recycled) lithium-ion batteries only;  

• State-of-charge (SoC) maintained strictly between 10% and 60%;  

• Comprehensive documentation for each shipment, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Dangerous Goods Declarations (DGDs), and UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, Subsection 38.3 test summaries.  

All shipments are executed by drivers certified in hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation. Cross-border movements among the U.S., Canada, and Mexico comply fully with jurisdiction-specific regulatory frameworks—including U.S. DOT 49 CFR, Transport Canada TDG Regulations, and Mexico’s NOM-002-SCT/2017.  

Bob Livingston, U.S. Head of Ground Freight Operations at Maersk, stated: “The energy transition extends far beyond powertrain technology—it encompasses the entire supply chain infrastructure required to support it. Safely scaling the transport of lithium-ion batteries demands purpose-built, regulation-aligned logistics capabilities—and this solution represents precisely that commitment.”

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