The leadership of Uzbekistan has reportedly signed a comprehensive decree aimed at accelerating the development of the national transport and logistics system. According to the Ministry of Justice, the newly introduced framework outlines ambitious quantitative targets and significant regulatory adjustments for the sector over the coming years. Notably, starting November 1, 2026, the existing customs clearance fee for international courier shipments is slated to be reduced by 20 percent.
The official document establishes core performance indicators for the 2026–2030 period, attempting to address long-standing infrastructural bottlenecks. Specifically, the annual processing capacity of transport and logistics hubs is expected to reach at least 40 million tons. Furthermore, authorities claim that exports of transport and logistics services will surge to $3.5 billion, while transit freight volumes traversing the republic are projected to climb to 18.5 million tons.
Infrastructure expansion plans also entail increasing the number of compliant international dry ports from the current 24 to 30. Border checkpoint throughput and container handling capabilities at logistical hubs are intended to double. Several 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, will be formally specialized in transport and logistics operations.
To support technological modernization, logistical hubs are mandated to implement Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), with mandatory integration into the Ministry of Transport's 'E-logistika' platform by the end of 2030. Financial incentives include a complete exemption from land and property taxes for qualifying centers until 2040. Additionally, targeted customs and certification exemptions have been extended for imported warehouse machinery and vehicle components through 2029 and 2027, respectively.
Source: uznews.uz