Category: Logistics
Malaysia, Turkey to boost bilateral trade to US$5b over next five years
Malaysia and Turkey are working on widening the trade relationship in areas such as defence, technology, food and services, as well as electronics.
Interview: Will new halal B2B online marketplace OneAgrix succeed where DagangHalal, Zilzar failed?
OneAgrix is now pouncing on what it believes is a big market gap to serve the cross-border trade of halal products.
Singapore: Terminal M Becomes First Halal-Certified Gourmet Food Hall In Changi Airport
The decision to convert Terminal M into a halal-certified gourmet food hall is most definitely a sound one, especially in a space where halal options are sorely lacking.
Singapore to develop ‘most advanced’ halal hub in Southeast Asia
Located in the western region of the republic, it will house halal food processing units, central kitchens, cold-rooms, a Halal Excellence Centre and logistics operations in a multi-storey state-of-the-art complex.
Opinion: A Double Halal Helix: Halal Supply Chain for Halal Branding
The Halal logo is not enough. Products could quickly lose their Halal status when cross-contamination occurs anywhere in the supply chain.
Philippines: ‘Coopetition’ helps SMEs enter global Halal
It has to be a government-to-government effort but there must be a private sector that creates the value chain… so that people can see that it is possible.
EU judge to hand down opinion in organic halal labelling case
An EU judge, the advocate general, will on 20 September hand down an opinion on this case brought by an animal rights group.
Brazil meat sector reels from trade bans, transport woes
Brazil’s chicken exports could fall to around 4.20 million tonnes in 2018, from 4.32 million tonnes last year, due to a European Union ban on the Brazilian product in April.
Halal certification keeps Japan linked to Southeast Asian supply chains
Two of Japan’s biggest transport companies, Nippon Express and Yusen Logistics, have taken a step toward growing their business in Southeast Asia by gaining Halal certification for shipping goods in compliance with Islamic law.
Opinion: Europe’s top ports snub Halal business citing weak demand
Port of Antwerp, Port of Hamburg, Port of Rotterdam, Bremen and Bremerhaven ports and Port of Zeebruggee were are in agreement with this decision.
Malaysia: International Sourcing Programme at MIHAS 2018
INSP MIHAS 2018 act as the best platform to gather the international buyers and Malaysian companies for Halal brands to penetrate the global market.
UAE: DAFZA’s Strategy for Islamic Economy
DAFZA’s Strategy for Islamic Economy is based on strategic initiatives involving the Islamic economy and halal sectors
Malaysia: Jakim releases Halal consumer app
The application is designed to assist consumers in checking the halal status of food and beverage products, food premises, slaughterhouses, consumables, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products and halal-certified logistic services.
Sime Darby’s subsidiary inks MoU to develop Halal compliant infrastructure in China
Sime Darby said HDC will be working with both WSD in China and Sime Darby in Malaysia to further strengthen Malaysia’s leadership in the Halal industry.
Sime Darby, MMC explore sister port relationship to facilitate Malaysia-China halal shipments
Northport Malaysia Bhd and Weifang Sime Darby Port Co Ltd — have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to seal the partnership.
UK: HHIC 2017 takes the industry by storm
Two days of collaboration, thoughtful panel discussions, informative presentations and plentiful networking within mainstream halal food industry took place at the recent HFA Halal Industry Conference.
Malaysia: First Global third party logistics to receive International Halal certification
This recognition is timely as Halal supply chain management is an emerging requirement for FMCG brands.
Malaysia – Halal Logistics Training Programme
Dr Marco Tieman is conducting an awareness and training programme focussing on the Malaysian Halal logistics standard MS 2400:2010
Opinion: Asia’s growing Halal demand spurs innovation, profit
In countries with predominantly Muslim populations, even nonfood halal markets, such as daily necessities and cosmetics, are already thriving.
Malaysia: Halal Businesses For Everybody, Big Opportunities In Store
With 50% of existing halal businesses and 50% of halal certifications coming from non-Muslims in Malaysia, halal is not confined to the Muslim world.
