OOCL Implements Shipping Ban on Whale, Shark and Dolphin
Hong Kong-based shipping giant Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) said it would not accept cargo bookings for whale, shark, dolphin and their related products with immediate effect.
In a statement the container shipping firm said: "In our commitment to sustainability and best practices in the industry, we would like to inform you that OOCL will not accept cargo bookings for whale, shark, and dolphin, and their related products with immediate effect."
In the last month, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) said that as part of its ongoing commitment to preserving the marine environment, the company has placed an embargo on any consignment containing shark fins or other shark-related products, with immediate effect.
"The World Wildlife Fund has informed us that consumption of shark-related products, which are a culinary delicacy in some countries, is threatening an already endangered species. To this end, they have appealed to all sea and air freight companies to ban all shipments immediately," the the second-largest shipping company in the world said.
"MSC is committed to operating a sustainable business. Together with other global ocean carriers, we are a firm supporter of initiatives driven by environmental associations for the protection of marine wildlife across the world," stated a press release from the Geneva-based shipping giant MSC.
Few months ago, Global logistics giant United Parcel Service has banned the shipments of shark fin amid worldwide pressure from conservationists.
The firm announced the move on Twitter, saying it had implemented the ban "following consultation with [green group] WWF".
