DP World has entered a joint venture with Tashkent Invest, a subsidiary of the Tashkent City Administration, to develop and operate a multimodal logistics terminal near Uzbekistan’s capital, marking a major step in the country’s drive to become a Central Asian trade hub.
The project, located in the Yangi Avlod Special Industrial Zone in the Yangihayot region of Tashkent, aims to strengthen regional connectivity and boost trade efficiency. DP World will hold 85 percent of the joint venture, with Tashkent Invest contributing 15 percent. The total investment, exceeding US$288 million, will be implemented in three phases.
Spanning 82 hectares, the Tashkent Multimodal Logistics Terminal will feature a rail-connected dry port, customs zones, vehicle storage, truck parking, and Grade A warehouses. The first phase, due for completion by 2026–2027, includes a 150,000 TEU rail terminal and a 63,000-square-metre warehouse complex. Additional warehouse space will be added in later phases based on demand.
The facility will have its own freight railway station and direct links to Uzbekistan’s national rail network, highways, and Tashkent International Airport. This integration will streamline cargo transfers across road, rail, and air, helping to reduce logistics costs and improve delivery times.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, said the partnership underscores the company’s commitment to supporting Uzbekistan’s vision of becoming a regional logistics hub. Tashkent Mayor Shavkat Umurzakov added that the project will boost the city’s production and export capacity while attracting major investors and introducing advanced logistics technologies.
Once operational, the terminal is expected to play a pivotal role in connecting Central Asia with the Middle East and Europe through DP World’s global network.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
