Asyad Group, the global integrated logistics provider, has announced the closing of a strategic transaction to acquire a controlling stake in key logistics platforms in Uzbekistan, marking its direct entry into Central Asia's fastest-growing logistics market. The transaction, executed in partnership with Orient Group and Uzbek-Oman Investment Company (UzOman), establishes a vital bridge connecting Oman's ports and logistics infrastructure to Central Asia's evolving trade corridors.
Strategic Expansion into Central Asia
This acquisition positions Asyad as a key player to enable seamless cargo flows between China, Europe, the Middle East, and neighboring Central Asian economies. The transaction reflects the strong ties and strategic partnership between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Uzbekistan, and will advance Uzbekistan's logistics infrastructure development by leveraging Asyad's world-class integrated logistics expertise and operational excellence.
Key Assets Acquired
The acquisition secures Asyad's ownership of critical freight gateways, including Universal Logistics Services (ULS) and Highway Logistics Center (HLC). Strategically positioned within Tashkent's freight network, these assets capture approximately 25% of Uzbekistan's railway container traffic and secure a dominant share in the premium warehousing segment. By integrating these inland multimodal terminals into its global network, Asyad establishes the operational infrastructure necessary to link Central Asian cargo flows directly to Oman's ports, strengthening both the region's logistics capabilities and Oman's role as a global logistics hub.
Alignment with National Strategies
The transaction aligns directly with Oman's Logistics Strategy (SOLS) 2040 and the Oman Investment Authority's mandate to deepen strategic and economic ties with Uzbekistan and Central Asia. By securing a presence in one of the region's most dynamic logistics markets, Asyad strengthens its position along emerging Eurasian trade corridors and advances its cargo origination strategy. The acquisition reinforces Oman's role as a gateway between Central Asia and global markets, creating new opportunities to facilitate trade flows, enhance connectivity, and support the development of integrated multimodal supply chains across the region.
CEO Statement
Abdulrahman Salim Al Hatmi, Group CEO of Asyad Group, stated: "This strategic investment marks a pivotal advancement in Asyad Group's global expansion journey, establishing our operational foothold in Central Asia and creating a direct logistics bridge between Oman and the region's fastest-growing markets. By securing ownership of key dry port assets in Uzbekistan, we are now uniquely positioned to integrate rail and road transport, warehousing, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery with our port operations in Oman. This end-to-end intermodal capability strengthens our value proposition, enabling us to unlock new cargo flows while driving higher utilization across our ports. This acquisition accelerates our growth ambitions into key international markets and advances Asyad's position as a leading fully integrated supply chain partner, delivering integrated multimodal logistics solutions across critical trade corridors, connecting Central Asia to the GCC and global markets through a comprehensive, efficient, and future-ready logistics ecosystem."
Impact on Regional Connectivity
Asyad Group accelerates its expansion into key international markets, reinforcing its commitment to deliver integrated, multimodal logistics solutions across critical trade corridors. The company establishes direct connectivity between Oman's ports and Central Asia's fastest-growing logistics market, creating a vital trade corridor linking the Middle East to China, Europe, and neighboring Central Asian economies. This move is expected to significantly boost trade flows and economic integration across the region.
