A study on halal transportation uprightness in kontena nasional, johor

The increasing in volume of international trade using containerization lead to the fast growth of usage of containers in Malaysia. With the rapid activities of import and export, there might be a risk of contamination during the process of movement and transportation of the goods to the end destination. The objectives of this study is to determine the factors that influence Halal transportation awareness and operational uprightness in Kontena Nasional Johor and to further investigate the importance of protecting their Halal uprightness in transportation industry. The interview method of qualitative is used by the researchers in collecting the data. The study was conducted in Johor area where the Kontena Nasional Halal services takes place. This research is motivated by the lack of standardization of Halal food transportation and delivery which lead to excessive confusion and issues among customers and Halal retailers. Hence, it is hoped that this study will able to raise awareness on the importance for the LSP to have Halal certificates in transporting the cargoes since the halal certificate is compulsory and comply to the guidelines that provided by the JAKIM.