Integrated logistics provider A.P. Moller – Maersk has introduced a dedicated lithium-ion battery transportation service across its North American ground freight network. The capability addresses rising distribution demand across the automotive, electric vehicle (EV) and advanced manufacturing sectors throughout the US, Canada and Mexico.
By extending its dangerous goods expertise from ocean and air freight into road haulage, the firm aims to strengthen regional supply chains supporting the energy transition. The specialised programme operates under strict regulatory parameters, limiting transport to new Class 9 batteries with charge levels maintained between 10% and 60%. Additionally, all movements require full compliance documentation and are managed by drivers trained in hazardous material protocols.
The expansion connects over-the-road logistics across key industrial hubs, targeting a North American battery transport market estimated at up to US$3bn.
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