Is Uzbekistan Ready for the Biggest Logistics Revolution of the Decade
Uzbekistan is on the verge of one of the largest logistics transformations of the past ten years.
According to a study by Relog, the next two years will mark a period of accelerated consolidation, digitalization, and a shift toward hybrid delivery models in which B2B and B2C channels will no longer exist separately.
By 2026, speed, SLA discipline, ESG requirements, and algorithmic route planning will no longer be competitive advantages, but a basic operational standard.
Consolidation is the main market driver
The role of large 3PL operators, professional vehicle fleets, and contract logistics is growing.
The share of outsourced deliveries is increasing, while small carriers are leaving the market or joining larger structures.
Uzbekistan is following the path of global retail economies: chains no longer seek to own fleets; they want managed services, SLA compliance, and predictability.
By 2026, growth is expected in joint ventures between «logistics providers and retailers,» as well as consolidation among mid-sized distributors to achieve scale.
Digital «orchestration» systems will become mandatory
Companies will need a single platform controlling the entire cycle—from warehouse to last mile.
Major players are already building their own IT cores, while startups are developing aggregator services for private carriers.
By 2027, the absence of such systems will mean losing access to large retail chains and marketplaces that demand transparency, control, online tracking, and integration.
The battle for the market is a battle for service, not price
Last-mile logistics is entering a phase where speed of response and execution quality matter more than tariffs.
SLA compliance, stability, and the ability to rapidly scale fleets are becoming key factors.
The market is moving into a competitive phase focused on efficiency, ESG standards, cold-chain reliability, improved driver conditions, and digital route planning.
Those who invest in this today will gain a two- to three-year advantage.
ESG is the new mandatory standard for supply chains
Uzbekistan is moving toward the introduction of environmentally friendly logistics solutions:
gas-powered vehicles and a shift to electric transport,
energy-efficient refrigeration units,
route optimization to reduce emissions,
and potential state support through subsidies and incentives.
International brands will demand measurable carbon footprints, and companies will begin calculating CO₂ metrics in the near future.
Uzbekistan as a regional transit and logistics hub
Participation in the Europe–Caucasus–Asia corridors, use of the Middle Corridor, and development of hubs on the eastern and western borders will open new volumes for warehousing and 3PL operators.
Growing transit flows will drive demand for contract logistics, temporary storage services, sorting of import flows, and nationwide distribution.
Omnichannel logistics: the line between B2B and B2C disappears
The same vehicle will be able to deliver to stores in the morning and to households in the afternoon.
Marketplaces are entering wholesale procurement, retail chains are expanding online sales, and B2C services are moving into trade distribution.
This hybrid model requires universal planning systems, modular fleets, micro-warehouses, and flexible supply chains.
Akmaljon Aslanov, Director of Supply Chain Management, Safia Café & Bakery:
The FMCG delivery market in Uzbekistan is entering a phase of active transformation.
From 2026, environmental restrictions on freight vehicle access will be introduced, pushing companies toward light commercial vehicles.
Rising rental costs are forcing retailers to reduce inventory levels, increasing requirements for timely and complete deliveries.In the coming years, stronger SLA discipline, development of the Middle Corridor, and demand spikes during religious holidays are expected.
The future lies in technology, cold-chain logistics, flexibility, and the ability to withstand short-term sales surges.
Conclusion
Uzbekistan’s last-mile market is entering a phase of rapid technological acceleration.
By 2026, the defining factors will be:
- consolidation of operators and growth of 3PL,
- end-to-end digital platforms,
- omnichannel B2B↔B2C logistics,
- the ESG agenda and emissions accounting,
- and SLA as a foundation rather than a bonus.
Those who win will be the ones who redesign their processes now—and learn to operate quickly, flexibly and seamlessly.
