News / Air China Cargo first Chinese mainland air freight operator to ban transport of shark fins

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Air China Cargo has become the first Chinese mainland carrier to ban the transport of shark fins, joining 30 other global airlines which won’t carry the product.

According to the South China Morning Post, the Chinese carrier did not say when the ban would take effect, but on its website said it was committed to playing a bigger role in global sustainability.

The carrier said: “We understand the community’s desire to promote responsible and sustainable marine sourcing practices, and this remains important to ...