Lets just clarify we are talking about lithium-ion (rechargeable) as opposed to lithium which are single discharge (disposables)
And after the UPS crash i realised thanks to many very informative people on here just how dangerous this can be as cargo.
Read here for more info...imho it shouldn't be travelling as air freight.
Managing the lithium (ion) battery fire risk - Industrial Fire Journal - Fire & Rescue - Hemming Group Ltd