Battery logistics
Moving solar batteries and energy storage systems from our collection warehouses in Saudi Arabia and Qatar to cities across Sudan, with classification, packaging and documentation that meet dangerous-goods requirements, and a tracking number for every shipment to the recipient’s door.
Sudan is switching to solar
Since the war, the public grid has been damaged across wide areas, with cables and transformers stolen or destroyed. Solar panels and batteries have become the first source of electricity for homes, shops, hospitals and farms — and every solar system comes with a battery, the heaviest and most sensitive part of the system to move.
The heaviest item in the system
A single battery can weigh from 25 to well over 100 kg, and a home system usually needs several. Weight and volume drive both pricing and loading.
Dangerous goods by classification
Lithium batteries fall under Class 9 and lead-acid batteries under Class 8 in sea freight. Each has packaging, labelling and documentation rules without which the shipment is not accepted.
High value, easily damaged
Shocks, heat and deep discharge in transit shorten a battery’s life. Correct handling from collection to delivery protects its value.
Battery types and systems
From one battery for the family home to a full container for a distributor or a project. Pick the closest type in the quote form.
Lithium solar batteries
LiFePO4 and lithium-ion at 12, 24 and 48 V — wall-mounted and rack units for homes and businesses.
Lead-acid batteries
Sealed, non-spillable AGM, Gel and tubular batteries, and wet-cell batteries under their own conditions.
Battery energy storage systems
Cabinets and storage units for facilities, farms, hospitals and telecom towers, shipped as full containers (FCL).
Batteries contained in equipment
UPS units, portable power stations and solar lighting systems with the battery built in.
Panels, inverters and accessories
Solar panels, inverters, charge controllers and cabling ship together with the batteries as one system, priced as one.
Used and returned batteries
Collection and transport of end-of-life batteries for recycling or repair under transport rules. We will announce it when ready.
How we handle batteries
A battery is not an ordinary parcel. These are our commitments, and what we need from you so the shipment is accepted first time.
What we commit to
- Correct classification on every shipment: UN number, class and proper shipping name on the manifest.
- Packaging that prevents short circuits and movement: terminal protection, non-conductive dividers and palletised bracing.
- Sea freight is the route for stand-alone lithium batteries; air freight for them is heavily restricted and we do not promise it.
- Storage at the collection warehouse away from heat and humidity, at a state of charge suitable for storage.
- A tracking number for every shipment and notifications at the main stages, from collection to delivery.
What we need from you
- 1The safety data sheet (SDS / MSDS) from the manufacturer.
- 2For lithium batteries: the UN 38.3 test summary from the manufacturer or supplier.
- 3Original packaging or equivalent, and sound batteries: not damaged, swollen or recalled.
- 4Invoice and packing list with model, capacity (Ah or kWh), weight and quantity.
- 5Declare the batteries when placing the request. An undeclared battery is refused at collection.
We review the documents before collection and tell you what is missing, so the shipment is not held at the warehouse.
Shipments containing batteries are not accepted as ordinary cargo. Declare them in the request so packaging, pricing and the trip are set for them, and a courier qualified for dangerous goods handles the collection.
Damaged, swollen or recalled batteries are never accepted for shipping.Who is this service for?
Three cases we see every week, each with a different arrangement for collection, packaging and distribution.
Households and families
A home solar system bought in Saudi Arabia or Qatar and shipped to the family home in Sudan: batteries, panels and inverter in one request, with pickup from your address where available.
Traders and distributors
Regular batches or full containers, storage at the collection warehouse before distribution, and delivery to Sudanese cities from Suakin and the distribution hubs.
Projects and institutions
Hospitals, farms, telecom towers and water projects that need large storage systems: shipping scheduled with the supplier and arrival coordinated with the installation team.
From quote request to delivery
Four steps, with every transition visible in the app and on the tracking page.
Send the battery details
Type, quantity, capacity, approximate weight and destination city, through the quote form or the support team.
We review and quote
We check classification, packaging and the required documents, then send the quote, the expected transit time and any missing paperwork.
Collection, packaging and shipping
A qualified courier collects the shipment, or you hand it in at the warehouse; it is packed, labelled and loaded on the trip with a tracking number.
Arrival and distribution
After arrival and clearance, the shipment is distributed to the destination city and handed to the recipient or the installation team.
Request a battery shipping quote
Enter what you know now and we will complete the rest with you. The request goes straight to the Sudatrack team and is saved with a reference number.
What customers ask about shipping batteries
Can lithium batteries go by air?
Large stand-alone lithium batteries (UN3480) are heavily restricted in air freight, so they travel by sea. Small batteries contained in equipment follow different rules, which we explain when you ask.
How long does it take?
The normal transit time on the corridor, plus extra time for packaging and document review before loading. The expected time is stated in the quote.
Do panels and the inverter ship with the batteries?
Yes, as one system in one request. The batteries are packed separately as dangerous goods, and the panels and inverter load with them on the same trip.
Are used batteries accepted?
Only sound batteries are accepted, new or used. Damaged, swollen or recalled batteries are never accepted.
How is the price calculated?
By weight, volume, classification and the cost of special packaging, then the in-country distribution fee by destination city. You see the cost in the quote before any commitment.
Can I track the shipment?
Yes. Every shipment has a 10-digit tracking number you can follow on the tracking page and in the app, with notifications at the main stages.
Supplying batteries to Sudan regularly?
For traders, distributors and solar companies: a standing arrangement for shipping, storage and distribution, with volume pricing. Talk to us.