Title: Role of freight and forwarding company in facilitating the export-import process in Kelantan Malaysia

Authors: Mohd Azian Husin Che Hamat; Muhd Fadhlullah Rashid; Norharifas Binti Mohammad

Addresses: Pasir Mas Community College, PT3302-3307, Taman Sri Kota, Pasir Pekan, 16250 Wakaf Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia ' Pasir Mas Community College, PT3302-3307, Taman Sri Kota, Pasir Pekan, 16250 Wakaf Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia ' Pasir Mas Community College, PT3302-3307, Taman Sri Kota, Pasir Pekan, 16250 Wakaf Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia

Abstract: This case study discusses the role of freight and forwarding companies in facilitating the export import process related to the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Service (Maqis) agency under the Ministry of Agriculture and Agrobased Industry in Kelantan, Malaysia. This case study used qualitative interview method to collect descriptive data on freight and forwarding companies and also from Maqis role, problems faced and suggestions for improvement on the smoothness of the import-export process. The findings of this case study showed that the Maqis needs to issue a specific standard to facilitate the process of aligning the work by informing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to freight and forwarding companies located in Kelantan, particularly those dealing with import export of products from Thailand. This case study can contribute in terms of ideas and suggestions towards continuous improvement either for the Maqis or the freight and forwarding companies. Suggestions for future researchers need to see the effectiveness of the export import process among customers who use Maqis services from aspects of customer satisfaction and service quality.

Keywords: freight; forwarding; export-import; quarantine.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEBR.2019.102739

International Journal of Economics and Business Research, 2019 Vol.18 No.3, pp.387 - 398

Received: 24 Aug 2018
Accepted: 12 Dec 2018
Published online: 02 Oct 2019 *

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