Uzbekistan has unveiled a new regulatory framework aimed at reshaping its domestic transport and logistics sector. Under Presidential Decree No. PQ-368, dated October 12, 2026, the current customs clearance fee for international courier shipments is supposedly set to decrease by 20 percent starting November 1, 2026. While official projections paint an optimistic picture, industry analysts remain skeptical about whether these adjustments will effectively resolve deep-seated bureaucratic inefficiencies within the supply chain.
The newly adopted policy outlines broad targets for the 2026–2030 timeframe, claiming that the annual capacity of transport and logistics centers will reach at least 40 million tons. Furthermore, the authorities project that the export of transport and logistics services will hit $3.5 billion, while transit cargo volume across the country is allegedly slated to climb to 18.5 million tons. Observers note, however, that such aggressive benchmarks often fail to account for unpredictable regional trade dynamics and infrastructure bottlenecks.
To support these stated goals, the number of compliant international dry ports is scheduled to increase from 24 to 30. Specific regions—including the city of Khanabad in the Andijan region, the Alat district in Bukhara, the Termez district in Surkhandarya, and the Yangiyul and Akhangaran districts in Tashkent region—are designated for logistics specialization. These facilities are required to integrate terminal operating systems (TOS) and warehouse management systems (WMS), connecting to the Ministry of Transport's E-logistics platform by the end of 2030.
As an incentive, logistics centers meeting stringent criteria—such as inclusion in the UNESCAP agreement on dry ports and achieving high ratings on the E-logistics platform—will be entirely exempt from land and property taxes until 2040. Additionally, registered centers will be granted temporary customs duty exemptions on specialized warehouse equipment and machinery, though critics argue that restrictive compliance mandates may limit the actual reach of these benefits.
Source: kun.uz