ABSTRACT
The seaport industry is enormously competitive and companies need continuous improvements to be able to achieve competitive advantages by addressing the relevant Sustainable Development Goals. Halal goods are growing rapidly but place stringent demands on seaports. Halal goods create new opportunities as well as challenges for seaports. From previous research that has outlined developments in port governance paradigms and the strategic scope of port authorities, the academic literature still lacks a comprehensive understanding of the policy options available to port authorities to respond to arising challenges and opportunities. Due to the growth of Halal markets, port authorities need to develop Halal guidelines for logistics processes, infrastructure and energy provision in seaports. This chapter addresses the question of how port authorities address the challenges in this dynamic market environment in terms of the industrial complex, value-added logistics hub and transport hub.
