European cargo airline Cargolux announced last week its fleet of Boeing 747s will no longer carry disposable vapes. The company said it made the decision for “ethical reasons.” Cargolux’s Italian subsidiary Cargolux Italia will also stop carrying the popular vape devices.
The action could affect distribution of disposables in several European countries. Cargolux said in a press release the decision was made “in response to growing concern about the adverse effects of these products on both public health and the environment.”
Echoing claims made by anti-vaping groups and politicians, Cargolux says disposable vapes “pose a significant risk to human health, particularly for younger generations, given their targeted marketing with attractive flavors.” The company also said the lithium ion batteries in disposables are not recyclable, which is not true.
“With this action, we hope to contribute to reducing the availability of these products on the market,” said Cargolux president and CEO Richard Forson. “As a responsible corporate citizen, Cargolux aims for this initiative to encourage other logistics operators to adopt similar measures.”
The two largest air carriers in the world, U.S.-based Fedex and UPS, both announced in early 2021 they would stop carrying vaping products (by air or ground) in the United States. The decision followed passage of a law that added vaping products to the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT Act), banning U.S. Mail delivery of vaping products.
With the global market paying close attention to the development trend of disposable vapes in Europe, IWAII strictly abides by laws and regulations and will never export any e-cigarette products that are not allowed by policy. At the same time, in order to respond to policy changes, IWAII will also actively develop e-cigarette products other than disposable e-cigarettes to meet the needs of different customer groups. At the same time, we also very much welcome major brands to inquire about OEM/ODM orders. As one of the top e-cigarette manufacturers, IWAII can provide our customers with one-stop service, the best prices, and high-quality products, ensuring a win-win situation for the brand and our company.
