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, said regulators are tightening approval pathways while shippers demand more documentation and transparency. He noted logistics providers must show deeper technical expertise and stronger governance as demand grows.

Chipolbrok said 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 containerised energy storage systems and wind farm components.

Chipolbrok added demand is strong in the Arab world and Indian subcontinent but 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 cancelled 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 said.

Mr Charnock said 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, said transporting IMO-classified cargo such as battery units requires elevated safety protocols. He noted AAL vessels are equipped with flammable-gas detectors, thermal cameras and protective gear, with crews undergoing drills before each shipment. Mr Zhou said regulations are expected to evolve further as battery technology scales.