Uzbekistan is turning the Tashkent region into a strategic logistics playground, launching three large hub projects with a combined investment volume of around 900 million US dollars. These initiatives, presented at the highest political level, aim to transform the area into a key gateway for regional trade flows and multimodal transport corridors across Central Asia.
Angren–Ahangaran hub aligned with new China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway
The first logistics center is already under construction in the Angren–Ahangaran corridor of Tashkent region. Designed as a modern distribution hub built to international standards, it is backed by investments of about 100 million US dollars and a private investor has already been identified.
This hub is being closely synchronized with the launch of the China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan railway line. Regional authorities emphasize that the center should start operating before the new rail route comes on stream, so that freight flows can be immediately consolidated, reloaded and dispatched through a single, well-equipped node. For manufacturers and traders, this means a ready-made platform for container handling, warehouse storage and regional distribution of construction materials, household goods and other industrial cargo as soon as the corridor opens.
Strategically, Angren–Ahangaran is positioned to serve both domestic supply chains and international transit, acting as a bridge between eastern industrial zones of Uzbekistan and onward routes towards Kyrgyzstan, China and other Asian markets. The key challenge will be to complete construction on time and integrate rail, road and customs processes to match the promised international standards.
Silkway Central Asia hub in Yangiyul with strong Kazakh partnership
The second logistics center is planned in the Yangiyul district, just outside Tashkent. It is being developed jointly with entrepreneurs from Kazakhstan on an area of roughly 150–160 hectares, forming one of the most ambitious private logistics projects in Central Asia. The project cost is estimated at about 300 million US dollars, and more than 140 million has already been injected, indicating that financing is firmly moving from memorandum stage to real construction.
The complex, known as Silkway Central Asia, involves cooperation between Uzbek rail operator “Uzbekiston temir yullari” and the Kazakh company PTC Holding, with broader participation from Kazakh and Chinese logistics and engineering partners. The project timeline stretches to around 2030, with the first phase scheduled to go live by 2027, giving the region a medium-term, phased expansion of its logistics capacity rather than a one-off build.
On the ground, the Yangiyul hub is planned as a multi-functional logistics city: container terminals covering hundreds of thousands of square meters, warehouse complexes of A and B class, an industrial zone for light processing and packaging, and a trade and exhibition area for showcasing goods. Rail infrastructure is expected to include dozens of kilometers of tracks, with initial annual capacity in the hundreds of thousands of TEU and a long-term vision of handling several million tons of cargo.
Geographically, the center will serve as a critical junction linking Kazakhstan with the Ferghana Valley and the Samarkand direction in Uzbekistan, while also feeding into the broader Trans-Caspian and Central Asian transport corridors. For Kazakh business, it extends their infrastructure footprint southwards; for Uzbekistan, it brings foreign capital, technology and operational expertise right into the heart of its logistics ecosystem. The main risks lie in keeping construction on schedule, coordinating cross-border regulations and ensuring sufficient demand to match the ambitious planned capacity.
Border logistics gateway in Kibray on the Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan frontier
The third logistics center will be built in the Kibray district, at the border with Kazakhstan near the S. Nazhimov checkpoint. Although more compact in size — about 20 hectares — it carries the largest investment tag, with plans to attract around 500 million US dollars in foreign capital. This configuration reflects its role not just as a storage area, but as a high-value border gateway and customs logistics node between the two countries.
Located directly on a busy cross-border route, the Kibray hub is expected to focus on efficient clearance, consolidation and redistribution of goods moving between Kazakhstan, Tashkent and deeper into Uzbekistan. For exporters of construction materials, home appliances and interior products, such a hub can drastically reduce waiting times at the border and provide more predictable delivery schedules.
However, to fully unlock its potential, the project will require streamlined customs procedures, harmonized technical regulations and interoperable digital systems on both sides of the border. Investors will be closely watching how quickly regulatory and infrastructure components are aligned, as this will determine the real-world competitiveness of the new gateway.
Macroregional impact on Central Asian logistics and industrial development
Together, the three hubs signal a decisive move by Uzbekistan and its regional partners to reposition the Tashkent region as a central node in Eurasian supply chains. The combination of an inland distribution hub (Angren–Ahangaran), a large-scale logistics city near the capital (Yangiyul) and a border gateway (Kibray) creates a multi-tier system for handling transit and domestic cargo.
For the macroregional economy, this can mean lower transport costs, more reliable delivery for bulky and high-value goods, and stronger support for export-oriented manufacturing. At the same time, the projects highlight key challenges for Central Asia: securing long-term financing, training a skilled logistics workforce, developing digital platforms for cargo tracking, and aligning national regulations to avoid bottlenecks at borders and terminals.
Kazakh business participation and the linkage to Chinese rail and engineering companies underline a broader trend — the region is moving from fragmented, country-level infrastructure to more integrated, cross-border logistics ecosystems. This opens space not only for transport operators and banks, but also for industrial producers looking to regionalize their supply chains.
Relevance for international furniture, construction and interior brands
For international companies in furniture, construction materials, interiors, home appliances and design, these logistics hubs reshape the practical map of Central Asia. Bulky and high-volume goods — from laminated panels and tiles to upholstered furniture and kitchen equipment — depend heavily on reliable warehousing and multimodal transport. The new centers in Angren–Ahangaran, Yangiyul and Kibray will offer precisely this kind of infrastructure: modern storage space, container terminals, and faster border and rail handling.
This opens new options for market entry strategies. Foreign brands can consider placing regional distribution centers or light assembly facilities within or near these hubs to reduce delivery times to Uzbek cities and neighboring markets, optimize inventory and better serve project-based demand from developers and hospitality projects. The presence of strong Kazakh and Chinese logistics players also signals that reliable partners are available for outsourcing regional transport and warehousing.
Even for companies that do not immediately plan local production, the evolving logistics landscape in Tashkent region promises a more predictable and scalable environment for cross-border trade. As these projects move from plans to full operation, they will be a key indicator of Uzbekistan’s broader investment climate, its ability to implement complex infrastructure, and its readiness to host international brands across the furniture, construction and interior design value chain.
