Navigating Logistics in Uzbekistan: Which Transport Mode Is Best for Your Cargo?

Logistics in Uzbekistan demands a strategic understanding of the complex Central Asian transit corridors. As a double-landlocked nation, Uzbekistan’s trade efficiency depends heavily on selecting the right transport mode that balances transit time with cost-effective logistics solutions. Whether you are managing shipping from the UAE to Uzbekistan, coordinating cargo transportation from Europe to Uzbekistan, or sourcing industrial components from China, this guide analyzes the most effective transport modes to seamlessly route your shipments to Uzbekistan.

Air Freight Solutions

When supply chain lead times are non-negotiable, international air freight shipping remains the preferred option for high-value, perishable cargo shipping. By utilizing major cargo gateways like Tashkent International Airport (TAS), we ensure your goods bypass lengthy land borders and complex rail junctions. Global air freight is the most reliable option for high-priority goods such as pharmaceuticals, electronics and urgent automotive spare parts shipping, where faster delivery, enhanced security and minimal handling justify the premium over road, rail and ocean transport alternatives.

This connectivity is supported by a robust network of air carriers operating to Uzbekistan:

• Flag Carrier: Uzbekistan Airways dominates the market with extensive direct connections.

• Major International Airlines: Key players include Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Flydubai, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Air Astana, and China Southern.

• Russian Carriers: Aeroflot, S7 Airlines, Ural Airlines, and UTair Aviation maintain strong regional links.

• Other International Operators: LOT-Polish Airlines, Air China, LoongAir, and Kam Air offer additional routing options.

• Domestic & Regional Carriers: Emerging private airlines such as Silk Avia, Qanot Sharq, Centrum Air, and Air Samarkand are expanding internal and regional capacity.

These carriers serve a growing network of airports, including the main gateway at Tashkent (TAS), the rapidly expanding Samarkand International Airport (SKD), and regional hubs in Bukhara (BHK) and Fergana (FEG). This connectivity ensures seamless flights from the major logistics hubs like Dubai, Istanbul, London, Frankfurt, Seoul, and Beijing.

China - Europe Silkroad

Delta Global Solutions’ China - Europe Silkroad is a multimodal transport solution designed to optimize both cost and transit time across the Asia–Europe trade corridor. Using Truck + Air and Air + Air, shipments from China are consolidated and transported by road to Tashkent International Airport (TAS), Uzbekistan’s growing logistics hub before being air‑freighted to Europe. Along its core airfreight transport services, Delta Global Solutions provides customs clearance services, temperature-controlled handling, DDP & door to door services, cargo insurance and AOG support.

Tashkent Airport - Gateway to Uzbekistan

Tashkent International Airport’s cargo segment is showing strong growth, handling 98,140  tons of freight and mail, a 12.2 % increase year‑on‑year in 2025. This reflects rising demand for air cargo services in Uzbekistan and Central Asia - Europe trade corridor. Recently opened modern cargo terminal in Tashkent International Airport, with an annual capacity of 120,000 tons, significantly expands handling capabilities compared to the older 30,000‑ton facility. Equipped with cold storage, specialized handling areas, and advanced processing systems, the airport is well-positioned to manage higher air freight volumes. With this enhanced infrastructure, Delta Global Solutions can help shippers leverage Tashkent’s airport hub growing potential, ensuring faster, more reliable and efficient China - Europe logistics solutions.

Road Freight & Global Trucking

Road freight to Uzbekistan is often the most versatile transport mode for intra-continental trade in Central Asia. We navigate the TITR (Trans-Caspian Transport Route) route from the west and the rapidly developing China-Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan road corridors from the east to provide seamless trucking and multimodal transport services to our customers. Here are the main road transport borders to Uzbekistan, serving as key gateways for regional trade and freight movement:

• China–Kazakhstan (CN–KZ) border crossing points include Nur Zholy (Khorgos) as the main road freight gateway, Dostyk–Alashankou as the primary rail and multimodal crossing, as well as Maikapchagai - Jeminay, Bakhty - Tacheng and Qaljat (Kalzhat)–Dulata Port.

• Kazakhstan - Uzbekistan (KZ-UZ) border crossing points include Zhibek Joly (Chernayevka), Kaplanbek, Yallama (B. Konysbayeva), Serke - Turkistan (Kazygurt), Tejen and Shardara, with some crossings subject to periodic renovation or operational restrictions.

• Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, part of the Middle Corridor, is a key trade route linking China and East Asia with Europe through the Central Asia middle corridor, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye. It provides a shorter road+sea alternative to traditional maritime routes involving the Northern Corridor that goes through Russia or the southern route via Red Sea

Seamless Rail Freight Services

For companies shipping industrial equipment and bulk commodities, rail freight in Central Asia offers the perfect equilibrium between speed and cost-efficiency. Delta Global Solutions leverages the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) also known as the Middle Corridor to provide a stable, scalable alternative to air and traditional northern rail routes. By integrating rail, sea, and road transit, the TITR strengthens Uzbekistan’s connectivity with global markets through a resilient multimodal network, such as:

• China & East Asia: Rapid rail transit through Kazakhstan, providing a high-speed land bridge for electronics and machinery

• The South Caucasus (Azerbaijan & Georgia): Strategic sea+rail transit via the Caspian and Black Seas, offering a secure gateway that avoids regional geopolitical bottlenecks

• Türkiye & the Mediterranean: A primary hub for European cargo entering Uzbekistan, connecting Mediterranean manufacturing centers directly to Central Asia

• European Union (Germany, Italy, France, UK, Spain etc.): A reliable, diversified route for high-value European exports, ensuring consistent lead times via the South Caucasus

• Central Asia: Seamless rail synchronization between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, ensuring efficient last-mile delivery to local industrial zones

Delta Global Solutions manages the entire end-to-end rail freight service. From complex route planning and intermodal transloading to customs clearance and cargo insurance, we ensure your freight moves across borders without delays, providing a truly seamless shipping experience to and from Uzbekistan.

Ocean Freight Service

Although there is no direct sea freight access, ocean freight to Uzbekistan via “Ocean+Rail” and “Ocean+Truck” multimodal solutions remains the most economical choice for non-urgent cargo. We utilize container shipping to Uzbekistan via Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, and Port of Khor Fakkan in Sharjah, supporting FCL and LCL shipments from the GCC and Southeast Asia.

For Northern European and Trans-Atlantic supply chains, the Baltic ports of Riga port in Latvia and Klaipeda port in Lithuania serve as traditional rail entry points, while Mersin Port in Türkiye and the Caspian route via Poti (Georgia) & Baku (Azerbaijan) act as the optimal southern gateway for Mediterranean and European cargo entering Uzbekistan via the Middle Corridor. To the east, we utilize the Port of Qingdao to consolidate shipments from China, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia and India for rail shipments to Uzbekistan. Additionally, Karachi Port serves as a strategic southern entry point for goods originating in Pakistan, as well as an alternative multimodal route for shipments from the USA and Europe. Cargo transitions seamlessly from deep-sea vessels to rail freight or road transport, forming an efficient multimodal sea+road transport to Uzbekistan that supports import and export logistics operations of global shippers.

Major ocean and multimodal carriers operating to Uzbekistan include global lines like CMA CGM and MSC, which utilize rail-sea connections via Baltic, Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Chinese ports.

Integrated Multimodal Logistics

Today, multimodal transport solutions in Uzbekistan are the strategic standard for global trade. By integrating air, road, rail, and sea under a single roof, we reduce administrative complexity and transit bottlenecks. This approach ensures single-source accountability, full end-to-end visibility, and efficient cross-border logistics connecting Uzbekistan to the world, making it the most reliable option for complex international supply chains.

Why Choose Delta Global Solutions?

As a trusted logistics company in Uzbekistan, Delta Global Solutions brings deep expertise in the Central Asian and Eurasian logistics supply chain. We navigate regulatory changes, intermodal constraints, and customs clearance services in Uzbekistan, so you don’t have to. From DDP shipping to Uzbekistan to air cargo charters and scalable sea-to-road routes, we deliver end-to-end logistics services with total transparency. Get in touch with us to receive a personalized consultation and a competitive quote tailored to your specific requirements.