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Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactOct 12, 2026

US Grid Equipment Ban Threatens Battery Storage Supply Chain

Executive Order 14421, signed in August 2026, restricts US imports of Chinese grid equipment including transformers, inverters, circuit breakers, and battery energy storage systems, citing national se

SolarQuarter#us-grid-security#battery-storage-supply-chain#chinese-imports-ban
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactSep 3, 2026

Container Lines Push to Classify All Lithium-Ion Battery Cargo as Dangerous Goods

Container shipping lines are moving toward mandating that all cargo containing lithium-ion batteries be classified as 'Dangerous Goods,' following a fire incident aboard CMA CGM Petra in August 2024.

The Loadstar#lithium-ion-batteries#dangerous-goods#container-ship-fire
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 8, 2026

Maersk Launches Dedicated Lithium Battery Freight Service

Maersk has launched a specialized ground transportation service dedicated to lithium-ion battery freight across North America, marking a strategic expansion of its hazardous materials logistics capabi

Supply Chain Dive#lithium-ion-batteries#hazmat-logistics#maersk-ground
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 6, 2026

Maersk Launches Dedicated Lithium-Ion Battery Trucking Service

Maersk has launched a dedicated freight service specifically designed for lithium-ion battery transportation across North America, marking a strategic expansion into high-demand specialized logistics.

Trucking Dive#lithium-ion-batteries#hazmat-transportation#maersk-logistics