IMDG Code 42-24 Effective January 1, 2026

Avoid Rejections. Prevent Delays. Ship Fully Compliant.

Starting January 1, 2026, IMDG Code Edition 42-24 will officially replace Edition 41-22. Shipments prepared under the old version may be rejected by carriers, held at ports, or forced into re-documentation.

This update impacts not only traditional Dangerous Goods, but also battery cargo, electric vehicles, and shipments previously treated as Non-DG.

For shippers, this is a compliance deadline. For us as your freight forwarder, it is where we add value.

What You Need to Know — Fast

Documents must be updated before end of 2025:

Sea Transport Assessment Report must align with IMDG 42-24

MSDS / SDS (Section 14) must reference IMDG Code 42-24

Any reference to 41-22 = non-compliant

Electric vehicle reclassification:

UN3171 scope significantly reduced

Most EVs now ship as:

UN3556 – Lithium-ion battery vehicles

UN3557 – Lithium metal battery vehicles

UN3558 – Sodium-ion battery vehicles

New operational requirements:

Mandatory Class 9A battery labels for UN3556/3557/3558

Updated LP903 for lithium & sodium batteries

New Packing Instruction P912 for EV loading and securing

What Happens If You Wait

Late preparation commonly results in:

Booking refusal by ocean carriers

Cargo on hold at terminal

Demurrage and storage costs

EV and battery project delays

How We Secure Your Shipments

We act as your IMDG compliance partner, not just a booking agent.

Our support includes:

UN number review and reclassification under IMDG 42-24

MSDS and sea transport document compliance checks

Carrier-specific DG booking guidance

Packaging, labeling, and stowage coordination

EV shipping solutions, including P912-compliant loading plans

Our goal is simple: your cargo moves without regulatory friction.

Get Ready for 2026 — Now

If you plan to ship batteries, electric vehicles, or DG cargo in 2025–2026, early compliance protects your schedule and your costs.

Contact us today for an IMDG Code 42-24 compliance review and a reliable shipping solution.