Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan plans to increase the number of international dry ports meeting all requirements from 24 to 30 by 2030 under a presidential decree signed by Shavkat Mirziyoyev on 12 October 2026.
The decree, No. PP-368, titled “On Additional Measures to Develop the Transport and Logistics System”, establishes sector targets for 2026–2030 and introduces tax and customs incentives for transport and logistics centres.
By 2030, the annual capacity of transport and logistics centres is expected to reach at least 40 million tonnes. Exports of transport and logistics services are targeted to rise to US$3.5 billion, while transit freight volumes passing through Uzbekistan are planned to reach 18.5 million tonnes.
The capacity of freight border checkpoints and container-handling capacity at logistics centres are also expected to double.
Several locations will specialise in transport and logistics activities: Khanabad in Andijan Region, Alat district in Bukhara Region, Termez district in Surkhandarya Region, and Yangiyul and Akhangaran districts in Tashkent Region.
Transport and logistics centres will introduce terminal operating systems (TOS) and warehouse management systems (WMS). By the end of 2030, the centres will be connected to the Ministry of Transport’s E-logistika platform.
The decree provides for a full exemption from land and property taxes for transport and logistics centres until 2040. To qualify, a centre must be included in the Intergovernmental Agreement on Dry Ports under the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), implement TOS and WMS systems, and hold a rating of BB or higher on the E-logistika platform.
Centres included in the register of transport and logistics centres will also be exempt from customs duties and mandatory certification requirements until 1 August 2029 when importing warehouse equipment, loading and unloading machinery, units and spare parts that are not manufactured in Uzbekistan.
From 1 November 2026, the customs clearance fee for international courier shipments will be reduced by 20%.
In addition, until 31 December 2027, manufacturers of category M2, M3 and N vehicles will be allowed to import components that are not produced in Uzbekistan without paying customs duties.
