Northport, Sojitz & NL Cold Chain Team Up To Establish Halal Value Chain

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Sojitz (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and NL Cold Chain Network (M) Sdn Bhd are collaborating to establish an integrated halal value chain between Port Klang and Japan, by creating end-to-end logistics network and facilitate halal trade arrangement between the two countries. Northport said under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the three parties today, it would provide integrated end-to-end logistics support and solutions for import and export of halal products through Port Klang. Sojitz Malaysia would provide the required support and promote bilateral trade of halal products through its experience and network, while NL Cold Chain would provide halal logistical support for import and export of temperature-controlled cargo in Malaysia and Japan, Northport said in a statement. The parties will also promote Selangor as the preferred investment location for Japanese halal manufacturers to penetrate ASEAN and global halal market, capitalising on Malaysia’s position as a leader in halal manufacturing and certification. The MoU was signed by Northport chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Azman Shah Mohd Yusof, Sojitz Malaysia managing director Ryuta Katori and NL Cold Chain CEO Koichi Iwahara. Meanwhile, Azman Shah said Northport is surrounded by major industrial areas and connected to almost all major highways and vast hinterland. “Northport is well-positioned to be the gateway for halal trade and this collaboration will help facilitate local halal entrepreneurs wishing to market their products in Japan,” he said. -- BERNAMA