DP World has partnered with Tashkent Invest, a subsidiary of the Tashkent City Administration, to develop and operate a new multimodal logistics terminal near Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
The project, located in the Yangi Avlod Special Industrial Zone in the Yangihayot district, is aimed at strengthening Uzbekistan’s logistics capacity and supporting its ambitions to become a regional trade hub.
Under the agreement, DP World will hold an 85 per cent stake in the joint venture—DP World Tashkent LLC—while Tashkent Invest will hold 15 per cent.
The terminal will be developed over three phases with a total investment exceeding $288 million.
The facility will span approximately 82 hectares and include a rail-connected dry port for containers and general cargo, customs zones, vehicle storage, truck parking, and cross-docking and warehouse facilities.
Phase one, expected by 2026–2027, includes a 150,000 TEU/year rail terminal and 63,000 square metres (sqm) of warehouse space. An additional 163,000 sqm is planned in later phases based on demand.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, said: “The Tashkent Multimodal Logistics Terminal will bring world-class infrastructure and smart logistics capabilities to the region, improving the efficiency of supply chains and supporting businesses across industries.”
Shavkat Umurzakov, Mayor of Tashkent, added: “The agreement initiates the development of a transport and logistics hub, which will significantly increase the capital’s production and export potential.
“The partnership with DP World, a recognised global expert in logistics and port management, will provide an opportunity to introduce modern technologies in Tashkent and attract large investors. With its world-class infrastructure, Tashkent will become even more convenient for both local and global businesses.”
The terminal will serve as a key regional link between Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, integrating with DP World’s wider logistics network.
Recently, the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) issued its final award in the dispute between DP World and Djibouti’s Port de Djibouti SA (PDSA).
