International experts and investors were presented with the work carried out in Uzbekistan to develop transport and logistics centers, as well as future plans

On September 30 this year, the 2nd National Conference on the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor was held in Uzbekistan within the framework of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor Coordination Platform, the press service of the Ministry of Transport reports.

During a special session of the conference titled “Towards the Creation of an Efficient Logistics Network in Uzbekistan,” Bekzod Kholmatov, Director of the Center for Transport and Logistics Development Studies under the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan, delivered a presentation entitled “The Government’s Vision for the Development of the Logistics Network in Uzbekistan.”

The presentation provided information on the government policy aimed at developing the logistics sector in the country, ongoing efforts to expand the network of transport and logistics centers and dry ports, strategic priorities through 2030, as well as state incentives available in this sector.

In particular, a number of important measures were implemented in Uzbekistan in 2021–2026 to develop the network of logistics centers and dry ports. During this period, Uzbekistan acceded to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Intergovernmental Agreement on Dry Ports.

The Concept for the Development of the Transport and Logistics Sector through 2030 was also developed, and standard requirements for logistics centers were established.

In cooperation with ESCAP, joint studies were conducted on the development of a network of dry ports in Uzbekistan. In 2025, more than 80 logistics facilities across the country were assessed for compliance with the established standard requirements. As a result, 27 facilities were found to meet the requirements and were included in the relevant register. Of these, 24 centers were included in ESCAP’s list of “Dry Ports of International Importance.”

A system for evaluating the performance of logistics centers and maintaining their ratings was also introduced.

Currently, projects are being implemented to establish 17 logistics centers with a total area of 739 hectares. Of this, 462 hectares account for new projects, while 277 hectares are allocated to ongoing projects.

In addition, new specialized zones and logistics centers, each covering up to 50 hectares, are planned to be established in Khanabad, Yangiyul, Akhangaran, Alat and Termez districts.

At the next stage, particular attention will be paid to the digitalization of the logistics system. By 2030, all transport and logistics centers are expected to introduce modern digital systems such as TOS, WMS and ANPR, as well as integrate them into the unified national “E-Logistika” platform.

The presentation also placed particular emphasis on the development of modern 3PL logistics operators in Uzbekistan.

In 2027, more than $200 million in concessional financing from international financial institutions, as well as funding under the European Union’s “Global Gateway” strategy, is planned to be attracted for the development of transport and logistics centers.

It was noted that these measures will contribute to further strengthening Uzbekistan’s transport and logistics potential, expanding the country’s participation in international transport corridors, and establishing a modern and efficient logistics network.