Increasing demand for battery energy storage transport raises compliance hurdles for logistics providers, according to New York's Journal of Commerce.
Rising demand for transporting power-related technologies such as battery energy storage systems is increasing compliance requirements for logistics providers, reports New York's Journal of Commerce.
Colin Charnock, chief executive of Trans Global Projects, stated that regulators are tightening approval pathways while shippers demand more documentation and transparency. He noted that logistics providers must demonstrate deeper technical expertise and stronger governance as demand grows.
Chipolbrok indicated that renewable energy and infrastructure projects now far exceed traditional power plant cargoes, with oil and gas development outside the US in decline. The operator has ordered up to 10 new multipurpose vessels capable of carrying containerized energy storage systems and wind farm components.
Chipolbrok added that demand is strong in the Arab world and the Indian subcontinent, but it is less clear in Central Europe, where infrastructure projects are overshadowed by military buildup and the war in Ukraine.
Policy upheavals also add uncertainty. The Trump administration canceled five US offshore wind projects in late 2025, though a court ruling in January allowed construction to resume. The administration plans to appeal, US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum stated.
Mr. Charnock mentioned that the transition to low-carbon energy has accelerated freight demand across hydrogen, wind, nuclear, and emerging technologies. He cited TGP's delivery of 48 lithium battery units from China to Western Australia as an example of the extensive compliance work now required.
Jack Zhou, general manager at AAL Shipping, explained that transporting IMO-classified cargo such as battery units requires elevated safety protocols. He noted that AAL vessels are equipped with flammable-gas detectors, thermal cameras, and protective gear, with crews undergoing drills before each shipment. Mr. Zhou stated that regulations are expected to evolve further as battery technology scales.
