Tashkent: DP World, a global leader in logistics solutions, has formed a joint venture with Tashkent Invest, part of the Tashkent City Administration, to create a multimodal logistics terminal near Uzbekistan’s capital. This collaboration represents a key advancement in Uzbekistan’s logistics infrastructure, aligning with the nation’s goal to become a central trade hub in the region.
According to Emirates News Agency, the terminal, situated in the Yangi Avlod Special Industrial Zone in the Yangihayot region of Tashkent, aims to boost connectivity and trade facilitation across Central Asia. It supports Uzbekistan’s economic diversification and industrial growth initiatives. Under the agreement, Tashkent Invest will provide 15 percent of the equity capital, while DP World will hold 85 percent. The total investment exceeds US$288 million, spread over three phases.
The joint venture, DP World Tashkent LLC, will develop an international transport and logistics hub on an 82-hectare site within the Special Industrial Zone. The Tashkent Multimodal Logistics Terminal will feature a rail-connected dry port, customs clearance zones, vehicle storage, truck parking, and advanced warehouses and cross-docking facilities. Phase one includes constructing a rail terminal with a capacity of 150,000 TEU annually and a 63,000 sqm warehouse by the end of 2026/2027, with plans for additional warehousing in later phases as demand grows.
The terminal’s dedicated freight railway station will enhance cargo handling and delivery while reducing logistics costs. It will have direct access to Uzbekistan’s rail network, highways, and Tashkent International Airport, enabling efficient multimodal cargo transfer. Located in a special industrial zone, the project benefits from customs and tax incentives, facilitating integration between logistics operations, manufacturing, and export processing.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, DP World’s Group Chairman and CEO, emphasized the partnership’s role in supporting Uzbekistan’s vision of becoming a Central Asian logistics hub. Shavkat Umurzakov, Tashkent’s mayor, highlighted the project’s potential to boost production and export capabilities, attract large investors, and introduce modern technologies to the region.
DP World’s investment in Uzbekistan leverages its global logistics and infrastructure development expertise. The Tashkent terminal will serve as a crucial link between Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, enhancing cargo movement through DP World’s integrated global network.
