Arab Bridge Maritime

What Arab Bridge Maritime does

Arab Bridge Maritime Company (ABMC) is a trilateral joint-stock company established in November 1985 by the governments of Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq with equal ownership, operating scheduled ferry and maritime transport services between Aqaba (Jordan) and Nuweiba/Taba (Egypt) across the Gulf of Aqaba. The company holds an exclusive concession from both Jordan and Egypt, making it the sole operator of regular maritime passenger, vehicle, and cargo services on these two strategic corridors connecting Asia and Africa. As of 2025, ABMC operates a fleet of 10 vessels — including passenger ferries (MV Amman, MV Ayla, Queen Nefertiti), cargo ships (MV Bridge, MV Sinai, MV Ur, MV Hussein), and fast tourist boats (Babel, New Aqaba, Dahab) — with a combined value exceeding $140 million and individual vessel capacities of up to 1,000 passengers and 90 trucks.

The company serves four primary customer segments: leisure tourists on the Aqaba-Taba route (130,000 trips in 2025, up 52% YoY), commercial truck operators and logistics companies on the Aqaba-Nuweiba route (79,198 trucks transported in 2025, a record), Hajj/Umrah pilgrims traveling from Egypt and North Africa to Saudi Arabia via dedicated pilgrimage vessels, and general passengers/vehicle owners requiring cross-border transport. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time ticket sales (passenger fares), per-crossing vehicle transport fees (cars at $250, buses at $575, pickups at $200, motorcycles at $100), and truck/cargo transport fees. Distribution channels include a direct website and mobile app (ABMaritime on iOS/Android), physical port ticket offices, and authorized travel agents in Jordan and Egypt.

In 2025, ABMC reported record financial results with $32 million in net profit, total assets of $229 million, and equity of $182.3 million. The fleet has been continuously modernized, with new vessels added in 2023 (MV Ur), 2024 (New Aqaba, Dahab), and 2025 (MV Hussein). Trilateral government ownership and a General Assembly composed of the transport ministers of Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq provide a stable governance structure but also constrain strategic flexibility compared to private-sector operators.

Name

Arab Bridge Maritime

Legal name

شركة الجسر العربي للملاحة (Arab Bridge Maritime Company)

Website

https://abmaritime.com.jo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Arab Bridge Maritime is a Jordan-based trilateral government-owned ferry operator (Jordan, Egypt, Iraq) that runs scheduled passenger, vehicle, and cargo services between Aqaba (Jordan) and Nuweiba/Taba (Egypt) via an exclusive concession, serving tourists, pilgrims, and commercial truck operators with a 10-vessel fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Ferry Transportation

NAICS

Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114), Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation (483113), Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (4831)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border & International Passenger Ferries (THAIAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Speed Catamaran & Fast Ferry Services (THAEAGAD), International Cross-Border Ferry Services (THAEAGAL), Passenger Catamaran Operators (TLAFALAE)

Keywords

• Passenger ferry services
• Maritime transportation
• Cargo shipping
• Vehicle ferry transport
• Red Sea crossings

Headquarters

HQ city

Qatar

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Passenger Ticket Sales: Revenue from selling tickets for daily scheduled passenger ferry crossings between Aqaba (Jordan) and Nuweiba/Taba (Egypt). Passengers include tourists, pilgrims, and general travelers. Ticket pricing varies by route, cabin class, and travel direction.
2. Vehicle Transport Fees: Revenue from transporting vehicles (cars, buses, pickup trucks, motorcycles) aboard ferries. Pricing tiers include: cars at $250 per crossing, buses at $575, pickup/microbus at $200, and motorcycles at $100 on the Aqaba/Nuweiba route.
3. Truck and Cargo Transport: Revenue from transporting commercial trucks and cargo on the Nuweiba–Aqaba route, which achieved record truck transport of 79,198 trucks in 2025. Cargo types include general goods and refrigerated goods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Arab Bridge Maritime operates scheduled ferry services on two routes across the Gulf of Aqaba — Aqaba–Nuweiba (passenger, vehicle, and commercial freight) and Aqaba–Taba (high-speed tourist). The company sells passenger tickets, vehicle transport (cars, buses, motorcycles), commercial truck and cargo transport (including refrigerated and containerized freight), and Hajj/Umrah pilgrimage transport via a fleet of ten specialized maritime vessels.

Product overview

Arab Bridge Maritime operates a unified maritime transportation platform centered on ferry services connecting Jordan and Egypt across the Red Sea. The core offering consists of a fleet of 10 vessels—including passenger ferries (MV Amman, MV Ayla, Queen Nefertiti, Babel Fast Boat), combined passenger/vehicle ferries (MV Sinai), cargo ferries (MV Bridge, MV Ur, MV Hussein), and tourist boats (New Aqaba, Dahab)—operating on two primary routes: Aqaba-Nuweiba (commercial freight and passenger) and Aqaba-Taba (tourist-focused). The company provides comprehensive maritime transport services including passenger transport, vehicle transport (cars and trucks), Hajj/Umrah pilgrimage transport, container shipping, and general cargo. A companion mobile application enables online ticket booking. The fleet ranges from older vessels acquired in 2008-2012 to the latest additions in 2024-2025, reflecting continuous modernization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aqaba–Nuweiba Passenger Ferry Service Daily scheduled passenger ferry service transporting individual travelers between Aqaba (Jordan) and Nuweiba (Egypt), using vessels such as MV Amman (900 passengers, 70 cars, 25 trucks) and Queen Nefertiti (580 passengers, 130 cars, 6 buses, 25 knots). Sold per passenger ticket per crossing; the foundational service of the company.
• Aqaba–Taba Tourist Ferry Service High-speed tourist ferry service on the Aqaba–Taba route operated by the Babel fast boat (211-passenger capacity, under-30-minute crossing), later supplemented by New Aqaba (312 tourists, 30 knots, 2024) and Dahab (180 tourists, 30 knots, 2024). Targeted at tourist groups and leisure travelers seeking fast cross-border sightseeing between Jordan and Egypt's Sinai coast.
• Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimage Transport Specialized pilgrimage ferry service using the MV Ayla (1,000-passenger capacity, 12 trucks, 35 cars, 17 knots) for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims traveling from Egypt and North Africa to Saudi Arabia. Dedicated vessel with capacity and accessibility tailored for elderly religious travelers.
• Vehicle Transport Service Transport service for private and small-commercial vehicles (cars, buses 22/30/50 seats, pickup/microbus, motorcycles) across the Aqaba–Nuweiba route. Vehicles are carried aboard ferries such as MV Amman (70 cars), Queen Nefertiti (130 cars, 6 buses), and MV Sinai. Pricing is per vehicle per crossing.
• Truck and Cargo Transport Service Commercial freight service transporting trucks and cargo across the Aqaba–Nuweiba trade corridor connecting Asia and Africa. Operated via dedicated cargo vessels MV Bridge (50 trucks), MV Ur (90 trucks, 6.8m garage height), MV Hussein (90 trucks), and combined passenger/truck ferries. Cargo categories include general goods and refrigerated goods; record 79,198 trucks transported in 2025 with Q1 2026 up 32% year-over-year.
• Container Shipping Service Container shipping service operated as part of the Arab Line, transporting containerized cargo across the Aqaba–Nuweiba corridor using the company's modern cargo ships. Provides scheduled container logistics as part of the company's broader cargo service portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 317,000 passengers transported in 2025, up 26% year-over-year
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Baleària: Spanish private ferry operator with a modern fleet serving Mediterranean routes including North Africa. Comparable in operating a mix of passenger-only fast ferries and RoPax-style passenger-vehicle ferries across multiple Mediterranean corridors.
• Jadrolinija: Croatian state-owned ferry operator providing passenger and vehicle transport across Adriatic routes. Directly comparable as a government-owned ferry operator with mixed passenger/cargo services and a multi-vessel fleet serving defined corridors.
• Moby Lines: Italian ferry operator running passenger and vehicle services between mainland Italy, Sardinia, Sicily, and Corsica. Comparable in operating mixed passenger-vehicle ferries with diversified ticket and freight revenue streams.
• Tallink: Estonian-listed ferry operator running passenger, vehicle, and cargo services across the Baltic Sea. Comparable in offering a mix of high-speed passenger ferries and larger RoPax vessels carrying vehicles and freight across defined international corridors.
• El Salam Maritime Transport: Egyptian maritime transport company operating passenger and cargo ferry services in the Red Sea and Mediterranean. Most geographically direct peer to Arab Bridge Maritime, sharing the Egypt-Jordan trade corridor and competing for similar passenger and cargo demand.
• Trasmediterránea: Spanish state-affiliated ferry operator running passenger, vehicle, and cargo services across the Mediterranean and to North Africa. Comparable to ABM in its state-owned heritage, mix of passenger and freight services, and operation of multiple vessel types including fast ferries.

Regional players

• Corsica Ferries: Italian-French ferry operator serving Mediterranean routes between France, Italy, Corsica, Sardinia, and the Balearics. Comparable in operating fast ferries alongside larger RoPax vessels for passenger, vehicle, and freight traffic.
• Irish Ferries: Irish ferry operator running passenger, vehicle, and freight services between Ireland, the UK, and France. Comparable in operating high-speed passenger ferries and larger cargo-capable vessels across defined short-sea international corridors.

Broad incumbents

• DFDS: Danish-listed ferry and logistics company operating passenger and freight routes across Europe and Turkey. Comparable in combining passenger ferry operations with significant freight/logistics revenue, though at a much larger scale than ABM.
• Stena Line: Largest European ferry operator providing passenger and freight services across the North Sea and Irish Sea. Comparable in operating RoPax ferries with significant freight/cargo capacity alongside passenger services, though at much greater scale and broader geographic scope than ABM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ABMaritime
• Facebookfacebook.com/abmaritime
• Instagraminstagram.com/abmaritime

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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