Khaberni - Adnan Al-Abdalat, the General Manager of Arab Bridge Navigation, said on Sunday that the company transported more than 59 thousand trucks, 256 thousand passengers and 96 thousand tourists during the first nine months of this year, achieving 10% growth in its profits compared to the same period in 2024.
Nidal Al-Qatamine, the Minister of Transport, confirmed during the 86th General Assembly of Arab Bridge Navigation held in Cairo, with the participation of the Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and the Egyptian Minister of Industry and Transport, Engineer Kamel Al-Wazir, and Hazem Al-Hafazi representing the Iraqi Minister of Transport, that Arab Bridge Navigation represents a leading Arab model in economic integration and joint action, and is a key pillar in the maritime transport system in the Red Sea.
Al-Qatamine also mentioned that the company’s expansion in port development projects, fleet modernization, and diversification of maritime services reflects its ability to transition from an operational company to an influential Arab investment entity in the maritime transport sector, noting that these projects will improve the quality of services offered to passengers and enhance the company's position as a main gateway for trade movement.
The Minister praised the company's operational and investment achievements in recent years, which enhance Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq's positions as active centers in the Arab maritime transport system.
Al-Abdalat reviewed the 2026 business plan, which includes launching new initiatives to link Arab Red Sea ports within a unified transport and maritime tourism system, in addition to updating and expanding the company’s fleet through a comprehensive program to modernize existing ships and improve their operational efficiency, alongside introducing new types of maritime units to meet market needs and expand transportation and goods activities.
He affirmed the company's efforts to enhance its presence in ancillary maritime industries by opening new avenues for investment cooperation among the founding countries, while the General Assembly confirmed its full support for the company's strategy and upcoming projects, which represent an extension of the Arab integration journey in the maritime transport sector and enhance Arab Bridge's position as a major hub in regional and maritime trade movement.
On his part, the Egyptian Minister appreciated the company's outstanding performance and its role in supporting the joint Arab transport system, affirming that it has become a practical model for what Arab partnerships can achieve in terms of tangible results in developing infrastructure and logistics services.
He added that the company’s aspiration to execute global strategic projects reflects the scale of cooperation between the ports of Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq and represents a significant step towards building an integrated Arab maritime transport network that supports regional and global trade movement.
Meanwhile, Al-Hafazi affirmed that the company represents a true Arab success story, as the founding countries have managed to translate their shared vision into tangible and sustainable projects.
He noted that Iraq pays significant attention to enhancing its role in the Arab maritime transport system through the company, and supports future projects that contribute to connecting Iraqi ports with their counterparts in the Red Sea, serving the joint economic interests and broadening the scope of Arab cooperation in the maritime transport sector.
