Egyptian Arab Bridge Maritime Company Launches New Ship

The Egyptian Minister of Transport Alaa Batayneh has launched the Arab Bridge Maritime Company’s new ship "Amman" at the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

The company, with a fleet of 8 ships, is jointly owned by Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq. The newly-launched ship will link Saudi Red Sea port of “Dibaa” with its Egyptian counterpart, “Safaja”.

"Today’s event’s is a part of a strategic plan to boost maritime transport network in a bid to serve pan-Arab economic integration," Batayneh added.

The minister called for the establishment of a new cargo and passenger port at Aqaba Special Economic Zone to meet traveler`s rising demand on freight services.

The minister, who attended the ceremony, held at the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, said the inauguration of this new route is a step forward to achieve safe maritime transport network. – QNA