At a glance
- Company
- Nippon Express Co., Ltd.
- Announcement
- Regulatory
- Location
- Fukuoka
People
- Shinjiro TakezoePresident of Nippon Express Co., Ltd.
- Satoshi HorikiriPresident of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC.
Products and programs
--Delivering Wagyu beef and other Japanese food products in growing demand worldwide--
May 29, 2024 -- Nippon Express Co., Ltd. (President: Shinjiro Takezoe; hereinafter "Nippon Express"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (President: Satoshi Horikiri), has newly acquired halal logistics certification from the Nippon Asia Halal Association (hereinafter "NAHA") for its Fukuoka Air Service Branch's Fukuoka Chuo Logistics Center, effective April 30.
(Exterior view of Fukuoka Chuo Logistics Center)
(Project members and certificate)
[Background to certification]
Kyushu, as a beef producing region, is a major exporter of Wagyu beef to the US, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Beef exports from Kyushu have been rising year after year, and demand is growing in the United Arab Emirates and among the large Muslim populations of Southeast Asia. The demand for Japanese halal beef is expected to increase further with the establishment this month of an "Export Support Platform" in Malaysia by Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
The Fukuoka Air Service Branch completed construction of the Fukuoka Chuo Logistics Center in July 2019, and to date has handled a large number of fresh food products exported from all over Kyushu. The Branch has now acquired halal logistics certification to meet the needs of customers involved in the export of increasingly in-demand halal products by utilizing the knowledge it has cultivated over the years.
With the growing popularity of Japanese food products among people of diverse cultural backgrounds around the world, the NX Group is committed to further expanding its halal logistics service network to support customers' supply chains and continue offering safety and reliability to consumers worldwide.
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Questions around this news
What facility received halal logistics certification?
The certified site is the Fukuoka Chuo Logistics Center, operated by Nippon Express’s Fukuoka Air Service Branch. The release says the center handles fresh food exports from across Kyushu and that its certification from the Nippon Asia Halal Association took effect on April 30, 2024.
What does halal logistics certification generally cover?
Halal logistics certification generally assesses whether relevant handling and transport practices follow requirements for products considered permissible under Islamic law. Depending on the certification scheme, this can include controls for storage, movement, segregation, and records. The precise requirements depend on the certifying organization and the scope of the certification.
Why did the company seek certification for the Fukuoka center?
The release says the certification is intended to address customer needs related to exporting halal products, including Japanese food products. It describes Kyushu as a major Wagyu-producing export region and points to growing demand for Japanese halal beef in the United Arab Emirates and Southeast Asia as context for the move.
Which organization granted the certification?
The Nippon Asia Halal Association granted the halal logistics certification, according to the release. It applies to the Fukuoka Chuo Logistics Center, part of Nippon Express’s Fukuoka Air Service Branch, and became effective on April 30, 2024.
