Uzbekistan Diagnostic Assessing Progress and Challenges in

Although there are no PPP schemes in the road sector, the government is exploring 
possible options
. Efforts continue to improve the rail lines and renew the rolling stock, with 
Uzbek Railways undertaking more than 50 investment projects to expand and rehabilitate the 
network. Billing and documentation requirements that are not harmonized with regional peers 
make regional cooperation in the rail sector difficult; efforts should be intensified to align 
them, as international forwarders face differing tariff policies and domestic subsidies across 
borders. Logistic companies report restricted direct access to Uzbekistan’s state railways and 
are forced to operate through intermediaries. The country’s air network quality is above the 
region’s average; however to further promote air connectivity, work to integrate Navoi 
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OFFICIAL USE
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OFFICIAL USE
airport with the Navoi international logistics centre and free economic zone (FEZ) needs to 
continue.