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Politics

Tokayev says Kazakhstan has a historic chance to become Eurasia's logistics hub

In an address to the nation, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that about 85% of cargo from China to Europe passes through the country and that the vulnerability of maritime routes raises the importance of overland corridors. He also named the timelines for building two nuclear power plants, proposed creating a strategic uranium reserve, and instructed that a new Civil Code be prepared by the end of 2027.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Economy

«Krasnoye & Beloye» limits supply volumes to protect expensive alcohol from the threat of destruction during UAV attacks

The «Krasnoye & Beloye» alcohol retail chain is reducing goods acceptance from suppliers to one third of a truckload at a time, so that stocks do not accumulate in warehouses and are not at risk of destruction during drone attacks. This is reported by «Kommersant» citing sources in the food market. The company confirmed that it is testing different approaches to reduce storage volumes and speed up delivery to stores. Suppliers are unhappy about rising logistics costs. The measure replaces a summer agreement that would have released the retailer from liability for goods destroyed during UAV attacks.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

Russian Defense Ministry reported strike on Nivki substation that powered Kyiv's military logistics

Russia's Ministry of Defense announced the destruction of the PS-330 Nivki electrical substation in Kyiv, which, according to the ministry, supplied Ukraine's defense industry enterprises and logistics centers. Earlier, on the afternoon of October 20, the Epitsentr-K logistics center in Dubno, Rivne region, and port infrastructure were attacked.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
Economy

FAO: Global food prices hit highest level since November 2022, rise may continue until 2027

According to Reuters, citing FAO chief economist Máximo Torero, the global food system is under simultaneous pressure from several factors: attacks on grain infrastructure in the Black Sea, instability in the Red Sea, rising fuel prices, and disruptions to fertilizer exports through the Strait of Hormuz. The FAO food price index in September stood at 136 points — the highest since November 2022. Low- and middle-income countries are suffering the most.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
Economy

Demand for export freight transportation from Uzbekistan grew by almost 30% over the quarter — ATI.SU

According to the logistics service ATI.SU, in the third quarter of 2026 the number of requests for export freight transportation from Uzbekistan grew by 29%, and rates by 10%. Demand for delivery to Belarus increased by 80%, to Russia by 25%. Import transportation showed fluctuations: a decline in July-August and a 39% rise in September.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan to reduce customs fee for courier shipments and approves logistics development goals until 2030

By Presidential Decree PQ–368 of October 12, 2026, from November 1 the fee for processing international courier shipments is reduced by 20%. The document sets target indicators for the transport and logistics system for 2026–2030: capacity of centers of at least 40 million tons, service exports up to $3.5 billion, transit up to 18.5 million tons, and an increase in land ports from 24 to 30. Tax benefits for logistics centers and customs duty exemptions for transport manufacturers are also provided.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan to reduce the courier shipment fee from November 1, while logistics centers will be exempt from taxes until 2040

By presidential decree PQ-368 of October 12, 2026, the customs fee rate for processing international courier shipments is reduced by 20% — from 2% to 1.6% of BRV per kilogram. The document also provides tax incentives for transport and logistics centers, an increase in the number of dry ports from 24 to 30, and industry targets through 2030. Under Presidential Decree PQ-368 of October 12, 2026, the customs fee rate for processing international courier shipments is reduced by 20% — from 2% to 1.6% of the BCU per kilogram. The document also provides tax benefits for transport and logistics centers, an increase in the number of dry ports from 24 to 30, and sector target indicators through 2030.

Nilufar Karimova
4 min read