DP World, Tashkent Invest to develop multimodal logistics hub in Uzbekistan
It aims to enhance connectivity, efficiency, and trade facilitation across Central Asia.
DP World has entered into a joint venture with Tashkent Invest, a subsidiary of the Tashkent City Administration, to develop and manage a multimodal logistics terminal near the Uzbekistan capital, according to a press release.
The new terminal in the Yangi Avlod Special Industrial Zone, located in the Yangihayot region of Tashkent, also aims to enhance connectivity, efficiency, and trade facilitation across Central Asia.
Under the agreement, Tashkent Invest will contribute 15% of the joint venture’s equity capital, whilst DP World will hold the remaining 85%. The total investment in the project is over $288m across 3 phases.
The joint venture company, DP World Tashkent Limited Liability Company, will oversee the development on a site covering approximately 82 hectares within the Special Industrial Zone.
Phase one covers the construction of a 150,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit a year rail terminal and 63,000 square metre warehouse complex by the end of 2027. An additional 163,000 sqm of warehousing capacity is planned in subsequent phases, depending on demand.
The terminal will be supported by its own dedicated freight railway station, accelerating cargo handling and delivery and helping reduce logistics costs.
Once fully operational, it will include a rail-connected dry port for containers and covered cargo, customs clearance zones, vehicle storage areas, truck parking, and Grade A warehouses and cross-docking facilities.
The hub will have direct access to Uzbekistan’s national rail network, major highways, and Tashkent International Airport, allowing efficient multimodal cargo transfer between road, rail, and air.
