Uzbekistan to construct new cargo terminal in Tashkent Airport by 2025

Tashkent International Airport is set to witness the construction of a new cargo terminal. With a planned throughput capacity of 120,000 tons annually, the terminal aims to bolster the airport's cargo handling efficiency and accommodate the growing demands of the aviation sector, Uzbekistan Airports reported on April 26. 

Spanning an area of 5.2 hectares, the new cargo terminal will be a significant addition to the airport's infrastructure. The project, divided into two phases, will unfold over the coming years to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

During the initial phase slated for completion by the end of this year, a modern cargo terminal spanning 8,000 square meters will be operationalized. This phase will include the establishment of refrigeration and freezing chambers covering an area of 500 square meters, catering to cargo requiring specific temperature controls. Additionally, a new administrative building spread across 3,000 square meters will be constructed to accommodate staff and representatives of importing/exporting companies.

The subsequent phase, scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, will witness the construction of a larger cargo warehouse covering an area of 12,000 square meters. This expansion will include the installation of modern refrigeration and freezing rooms with varied temperature conditions, covering a total area of 1,000 square meters.

Highlighting the necessity of the project, Uzbekistan Airports Cargo emphasized the outdated infrastructure of the current cargo terminal, which comprises approximately 20 small and medium-sized warehouse and administrative premises constructed between 1994 and 2000. Despite its existing throughput capacity of 30,000 tons per year, the terminal is projected to handle around 67,000 tons of cargo and mail in 2024, underscoring the pressing need for modernization and expansion.

Moreover, the new cargo terminal will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, aimed at streamlining cargo handling processes and ensuring adherence to international standards of service delivery.