The logistics company has acquired halal certification for its distribution centers in Tokyo and Fukuoka. It now plans to transport food and other products in a manner that is fully compliant with the Sharia (Islamic law).
The company also plans to link its new services to current halal-certified facilities in Malaysia and then even further afield.
Nippon Express expects increased demand for halal-compliant services with the rising number of Muslim visitors to Japan and the surging popularity of Japanese food in other parts of Asia with significant Muslim populations.
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