Uzbekistan has opened new logistics routes for product deliveries to Kuwait and Syria, testing alternative shipping routes without using the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, Daryo.uz reports.
The first shipment via the new route was from a Samarkand carpet manufacturer to the Kuwaiti company Montreal House Wholesale Co. Turkish logistics operator Gulf Cargo has assessed the route as safe and promising, noting the possibility of cargo delivery in 15-20 days.
Negotiations are also underway on deliveries through Iraq. In the Syrian direction, following the opening of Uzbekistan's Trade House in Aleppo, shipments of vegetable oil, household appliances, and detergents have begun via Turkey.
The development of new transport corridors reflects Uzbekistan's desire to reduce dependence on a limited number of transit routes and increase the resilience of foreign trade. For a landlocked country, logistics diversification is a key factor in export competitiveness.
Access to the Kuwaiti and Syrian markets is strategically important, as it expands the geographic reach of Uzbek products beyond traditional destinations such as Russia, China, and Central Asia. Using routes through Turkey, Iraq, and the Middle East creates additional opportunities for Uzbekistan's integration into international transport chains.
Infrastructure development in Syria and the Persian Gulf is particularly important. The establishment of a trading house and distribution center in Aleppo allows Uzbek producers to work directly with local partners and strengthen their position in the Syrian market.
In the future, these new routes could become part of a broader transit network linking Central Asia with the Middle East and the Mediterranean. For Uzbekistan, this is not only an export tool but also an element of a long-term strategy to transform the country into an important trade and logistics hub for the region.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
July 30, 2026