Halal Logistics Implementation Strengthened

Global logistics company Gateway Container Line is reinforcing its commitment to supporting the development of a cross-border halal ecosystem through the implementation of a halal logistics system that guarantees product safety and integrity throughout the supply chain. The commitment was conveyed during the launch of the book and discussion forum ‘Authentic Halal Brand (AHB) Book Launch: From Values to Halal Ecosystem Impact’, a collaboration between IHATEC Publisher and Inspark Indonesia organised by Halal Review in Jakarta. Gateway Container Line Director Hesty Rosmawanty stated that implementing halal logistics is a strategic step for the company in responding to the mandatory halal policy in Indonesia, while also meeting the growing needs of international partners for certified supply networks. ‘We are in the halal consolidation business and focus on shipping small quantities with various types of goods in one container. The main challenge is ensuring each product remains clean, undamaged, and completely uncontaminated by one another. That is why we decided to become a halal logistics operator,’ Hesty said. According to her, halal certification is no longer merely about regulatory compliance, but has become a long-term investment that builds customer trust and strengthens the company’s competitiveness in the global market. ‘For Gateway, halal logistics is a long-term reputational investment because customer decisions are ultimately based on trust,’ she said. Gateway Container Line is a national logistics company that has expanded its services to various countries, including Southeast Asia, India, China, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The company handles shipments of various commodities through a consolidation system that requires strict supervision to maintain product quality and halal integrity. Through the application of halal logistics standards, the company ensures the entire distribution process is carried out transparently and is protected from the risk of contamination by non-halal elements. The system is expected to provide security assurances for businesses wanting to market their products in the international market. Hesty added that the implementation of halal logistics also opens wider opportunities for domestic industry players to develop authentic halal brands and improve competitiveness in the global market. ‘With a safe and reliable logistics system, we are ready to become a strategic partner for various industry players who wish to expand their product markets internationally,’ she said. Strengthening the implementation of halal logistics is considered an important element in building an integrated halal industry ecosystem, from the production, storage, to distribution processes. This move is expected to increase consumer confidence while strengthening Indonesia’s position as a global halal industry centre.