Asyad secures a strategic foothold in Uzbekistan’s logistics network

Asyad enters Central Asia: Oman’s state-backed logistics player Asyad Group has acquired a controlling stake in Uzbekistan’s key logistics platform — marking its direct entry into Central Asia’s freight market, according to a statement. The transaction — completed with Orient Group and the Uzbek-Oman Investment Company (UzOman) — provides Asyad with inland infrastructure to move cargo between China, Europe, the Middle East, and neighboring Central Asian economies. No investment ticket has been disclosed.

The assets matter because they sit inside the flow: The acquisition gives Asyad ownership of Universal Logistics Services and Highway Logistics Center — both positioned within Tashkent’s freight network. The two platforms handle roughly 25% of Uzbekistan’s railway container traffic and are leaders in premium warehousing.

Why it matters: The move gives Asyad access to rail, road, warehousing, customs clearance, and last-mile capacities from within the market — linking inland terminals in Uzbekistan with Oman’s port and logistics infrastructure.

Why Uzbekistan? The country is emerging as a critical gateway in Central Asia — with AD Ports already building a Central Asia network through acquisitions in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia.