31 July 2026

LCL Export Client Advisory 26-012 Hazardous Minimum Increase / Lithium-ion Batteries

Issue Date: July 31, 2026
Citing underlying carrier increases, CaroTrans will raise its hazardous minimum by a factor of $150 to all destinations, except those in the Middle East, for lithium-ion batteries being exported as non-hazardous under Special Provision 188. Complete documentation including the IMO, SDS and Battery Test Report (where applicable) are required at the time of booking. The old and new values have been outlined below. 
 
Origin Destination Type Change Effective
All Origins All Destinations
(excluding the Middle East)
Minimum
Increase
Old MIN $350
New MIN $500
03.25.23
09.01.26


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