Uzbekistan Proposes Free Port Regime to Expand Transit Trade

Nov 7, 2026

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Uzbekistan has proposed a free port regime aimed at strengthening its position as a transit hub and increasing trade flows through the country. This policy initiative could reshape logistics operations across Central Asia and surrounding regions by reducing customs barriers and streamlining cargo handling, affecting companies routing goods between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

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