Air China becomes first mainland carrier to ban shark fin cargo
The airline joins more than 30 others worldwide in battle against controversial trade
Air China Cargo has become the first mainland carrier to ban the transport of shark fin, dealing another blow to the international trade.
The carrier, which is part of Air China and responsible for cargo shipment on freight planes and the airline’s commercial aircraft, did not specify when the policy change would take effect.
Some 36 airlines have now joined the ban globally.
In a statement posted on its website on Friday, the cargo company said it was committed to playing a bigger role in global sustainability.
“We understand the community’s desire to promote responsible and sustainable marine sourcing practices, and this remains important to Air China Cargo’s overall sustainable development goals,” the statement read.
“Therefore, on the issue of shark fin, we reiterate our ‘No Shark Fin’ carriage policy.”
