Uzbekistan Air Cargo Notes | 27 August 2026
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Welcome to this week's edition of Uzbekistan Air Cargo Notes, the first and only newsletter focusing on the latest news and insights into the dynamic air cargo market of Uzbekistan and Central Asia. This week, we are reporting on My Freighter’s expanded European handling network, Etihad Cargo’s new commercial representation in Uzbekistan and more.
Air Cargo Trends
My Freighter expands European handling network
Uzbekistan-based My Freighter expanded its partnership with Baltic Ground Services to cover fuel supply and ground handling at Ostrava, Czech Republic, Tallinn, Estonia, and Riga, Latvia.
My Freighter operates 10 cargo aircraft and accounted for more than 40% of air cargo transported in and via Uzbekistan in 2025; the three-station agreement is aimed at supporting more reliable operations across its European network.
Etihad Cargo appoints AVIAREPS as Cargo GSA in Uzbekistan
AVIAREPS has been appointed Etihad Cargo’s General Sales Agent in Uzbekistan with immediate effect, supporting cargo sales, bookings, quotations and customer service following the launch of daily Abu Dhabi–Tashkent flights.
The local operation will also support freight forwarders and cargo agents, coordinate shipment administration and ground handling, and assist with the rollout of electronic AWB processes in Uzbekistan.
Almaty handles more than 64% of Kazakhstan’s airport cargo
Kazakhstan’s airports handled 102,500 tonnes of cargo in January–July 2026, up 10% year on year, with Almaty Airport processing 66,100 tonnes and remaining the country’s main air cargo gateway.
Almaty Airport plans to add a 5,000 m² export zone, seven stands for large freighters and a 500-hectare logistics cluster by 2028 as part of its cargo expansion.
Other News
China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway construction advances across Kyrgyz section
The Kyrgyz section of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway covers 304.84 km and will include 20 stations, including the Makmal transshipment station, with trains designed to operate at up to 120 km/h.
Construction has started on 26 of 29 tunnels, 40 of 50 bridges and 83 of 107 roadbed sections, marking further progress on the new China–Central Asia rail corridor.
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