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Sughd FEZ in Tajikistan to develop World Bank-funded logistics center

DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, September 16. The Sughd free economic zone (FEZ) in Tajikistan is developing plans for a major logistics center funded by the World Bank (WB), Muhammadzod Muhammad Sulton, head of the FEZ administration said, TurkicWorld reports.

He shared the information during a meeting with representatives from Pakistan’s Pyramid Logistics (Pvt) LTD.

He also noted that discussions are underway with Russian companies regarding the establishment of a meat processing and canning plant. Should this project proceed, Pyramid Logistics will be considered for sourcing and acquiring necessary equipment, raw materials, and partners.

The parties discussed potential strategies for transporting products from Sughd FEZ to neighboring and distant countries, as well as sourcing and delivering required raw materials and production equipment from abroad.

Fazal Khan Marwat, regional manager at Pyramid Logistics, expressed gratitude for the meeting and constructive dialogue. He indicated that the company will use information about Sughd FEZ to present its benefits to investment groups associated with his company, aiming to foster long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.

Pyramid Logistics, founded in 2003, aims to offer logistics and shipping services across Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.

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