How Uzbekistan is building a Central Asian air cargo hub

Uzbekistan is strengthening its position as a Central Asian cargo hub through multimodal connectivity, rising e-commerce volumes and expanding air freight operations .

In this interview, Nazim Shaymardanov of Uzbekistan Airports discusses the growth of China–Tashkent–Europe truck-to-air operations, a 180% rise in export volumes in September, and the airport’s target of handling more than 100,000 tonnes of cargo by the end of 2026.

He also explains the growing cargo trade between India and Uzbekistan, demand for warehouse and ground-handling capacity, airline connectivity and the potential of regional airports such as Andijan and Namangan.