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Wildberries to build logistics hub in Tashkent region

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Wildberries and the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan have entered into an investment agreement to build a multi-purpose logistics complex in Tashkent region, the company's press service reported.

The agreement was signed on October 6 in Fergana during the third meeting of the Council of Regions of Russia and Uzbekistan. The complex will be located on a 67.3-hectare plot in the Bogzor mahalla of Zangiata district, bordering Tashkent's Yangikhayot district. Design work is currently underway, with construction scheduled to begin in late October.

Under the terms of the agreement, Wildberries commits to commissioning the facility and plans to create at least 7,500 jobs at the complex. In addition, no fewer than 2,000 people will undergo training under the company's specialized educational programs.

The designed complex will cover an area of 180,000 square meters. Podrobno.uz estimates the investment in the project at $140 million, with completion slated for 2027–2028 (according to Spot.uz, citing an announcement made by the company's leadership in 2025, the figure is $150 million).

What it means

Construction of the complex in Zangiata district is scheduled to begin in late October 2026; the project is expected to create at least 7,500 jobs and train over 2,000 people.

Published 7 October 2026, 15:02 · No updates · Russian original

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