On October 14, 2026, the government of Uzbekistan announced a comprehensive program for the development of transport potential, according to which the capacity of the country’s international logistics centers should reach at least 40 million tons per year by 2030, Trend reported.
As part of strategic initiatives, Tashkent also approved a reduction in customs duties on international courier shipments by 20% from November 1, 2026 and introduced zero customs duties on the import of auto components for local car manufacturers.
In parallel, the country is actively developing cross-border routes and infrastructure partnerships, planning to take part in the upcoming CICA Summit in Baku to agree on new multimodal corridors between Central and South Asia.
The increase in transit capacity to 40 million tons and the liberalization of the customs regime reflect Uzbekistan’s move to transform itself from a landlocked country into a key connecting hub of Eurasia.
Reducing administrative and tariff barriers contributes to the accelerated integration of the republic into international supply chains in the context of reformatting global logistics.
For the countries of Central Asia, the systematic modernization of the transport and warehouse network of Uzbekistan opens up additional opportunities to enter foreign markets and reduce unit costs for cargo transportation.
CentralAsianLIGHT.org
October 14, 2026