DP World to Invest $288 Mln in Uzbekistan Logistics Hub

Global logistics giant DP World has announced a $288 mln investment to develop a multimodal logistics terminal near Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in partnership with Tashkent Invest, a subsidiary of the Tashkent City Administration.

The new facility, located in the Yangi Avlod Special Industrial Zone in the Yangihayot district, aims to boost Uzbekistan’s logistics capacity and support its ambitions to become a major regional trade hub.

Under the agreement, DP World will hold an 85% stake in the joint venture DP World Tashkent LLC, while Tashkent Invest will retain 15%.

The project will span 82 hectares and include a rail-connected dry port, customs areas, warehouse and cross-docking facilities, and truck and vehicle storage zones. The terminal will be built in three phases, with phase one, featuring a 150K TEU/year rail terminal and 63K sqm of warehouse space, expected to launch between 2026 and 2027.

«The Tashkent Multimodal Logistics Terminal will bring world-class infrastructure and smart logistics capabilities to the region, improving the efficiency of supply chains,» said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World.

Tashkent Mayor Shavkat Umurzakov said the partnership will «significantly increase the capital’s production and export potential» and help attract large international investors through modern logistics technology.

The terminal is expected to serve as a strategic link between Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, integrating with DP World’s global logistics network.