Aqaba Shipping Company-Jordan

What Aqaba Shipping Company-Jordan does

Aqaba Shipping Company is a privately held, family-owned freight forwarder headquartered in Amman, Jordan, established in 1976 by Mr. Walid Kawar and now led by Ms. Rania Kawar. The company provides multimodal freight services covering sea freight (bulk cargo across international waters), air freight (time-sensitive shipments with priority handling), and land freight (local and regional ground transportation), positioning itself as a single-counterparty provider for shippers needing cross-border cargo movement. Operationally, the firm relies on a network of shipping principals and carrier partners rather than owned assets, and offers real-time cargo tracking as its principal digital capability. There is no proprietary technology stack, no app, no API, and no AI/automation layer disclosed in the source material. The company is small, with approximately 15 employees and a single disclosed office location, and its services are marketed primarily through its company website with quote-based lead capture via contact form, phone, and email. Its revenue model is transaction-based, charging per shipment across air, sea, and land transport modes with pricing provided on request; no public pricing, contractual minimums, or customer logos are disclosed. The stated vision is to become Jordan's first choice in maritime and transport services, and its values emphasize family ownership, continuity, and long-term partnerships with both customers and principals.

Name

Aqaba Shipping Company-Jordan

Legal name

Aqaba Shipping Company

Website

https://ascjordan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Family-owned Jordanian freight forwarder, established 1976 and headquartered in Amman, providing multimodal sea, air, and land cargo shipping services to B2B clients with real-time tracking and quote-based pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

General Cargo Air Freight Forwarding (Airport-to-Airport / Door-to-Door) (TLACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Sea freight shipping
• Air cargo transport
• Land freight logistics
• International cargo shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Freight transportation services: The company generates revenue through providing freight and shipping services via air, sea, and land transportation. Customers pay for transportation of cargo from origin to destination, with pricing likely based on shipment size, weight, mode of transport, and routing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Aqaba Shipping Company provides end-to-end freight and shipping services by air, sea, and land for businesses and organizations. The company transports cargo across international and regional routes, offering reliable handling, timely delivery, and real-time tracking. Customers can request quotes directly through the company's website contact form, phone, or in-person at its Amman headquarters.

Product overview

Aqaba Shipping Company operates as a freight and shipping services provider offering a unified platform of three interconnected core services: Sea Freight (for bulk cargo transport across international waters), Air Freight (for time-sensitive shipments with priority handling), and Land Freight (for local and regional ground transportation). The company provides end-to-end freight services by air, sea, and land with real-time cargo tracking, ensuring reliable and timely delivery worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sea Freight Reliable and cost-effective solutions for transporting large shipments across international waters. Ideal for bulk cargo, offering flexible options and secure handling from port to port.
• Air Freight Fast and secure shipping for time-sensitive cargo. With global air connections, the company provides quick delivery and high-priority handling to meet urgent deadlines.
• Land Freight Efficient and dependable ground transportation for local and regional deliveries. Ensures smooth and timely movement of goods with full control and flexibility across routes.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Aramex: UAE-headquartered regional freight, courier, and logistics company offering air, sea, and land services across the Middle East. Most directly comparable to Aqaba Shipping in geography, multi-modal scope, and customer base of regional shippers.

Broad incumbents

• Agility Logistics (now DSV): Originally a Kuwait-headquartered regional freight forwarder, now part of DSV. Offers air, sea, and road freight services with deep Middle East network — a scaled incumbent operating in the same regional lanes as Aqaba Shipping.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with global air, sea, and road services. Competes with Aqaba Shipping on multi-modal forwarding and serves the same Jordanian import/export customer base via its regional network.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global air and ocean freight forwarder with extensive Middle East operations. Offers similar door-to-door services to Aqaba Shipping's customers but at vastly larger scale and with full digital tooling.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics company specializing in air and ocean freight forwarding with no asset-based trucking. Operates in Jordan and across the Middle East, competing directly for international shipper contracts.
• C.H. Robinson: Large global freight forwarder and 3PL with significant ocean, air, and road capabilities. Serves Jordanian shippers through its global network and competes for the same multi-modal forwarding work.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Germany-headquartered global forwarder offering air, sea, road, and rail services with Middle East operations. Comparable in multi-modal scope and target customer base to Aqaba Shipping.
• DB Schenker: Global integrated logistics provider with strong air, ocean, and land freight forwarding operations across the Middle East. Competes with Aqaba Shipping on multi-modal forwarding for regional exporters and importers.
• DSV: Global freight forwarder formed via merger with Panalpina and acquisition of Agility's logistics business. Operates one of the largest Middle East networks and competes for the same multi-modal freight work as Aqaba Shipping.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL and freight forwarder offering air, ocean, and ground services with Middle East presence. Comparable to Aqaba Shipping in service scope and customer segment (B2B shippers needing multi-modal solutions).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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