AD Ports Group has formed a joint venture with AVESTO Group, one of Tajikistan’s largest private industrial conglomerates operating in more than 30 major businesses, to deliver integrated logistics and freight forwarding services across the country.
The partnership marks an important milestone in the group’s continued expansion across Central Asia. Tajikistan’s growing industrial base and strategic location present significant opportunities for developing advanced logistics capabilities that support regional trade flows.
The new JV company will act as an asset-light freight forwarder in its initial phase, with exclusive rights to consolidate and manage all freight and logistics activities of AVESTO Group’s subsidiaries and provide services to third-party clients in the market.
The joint venture will be established with AD Ports Group holding a 51 per cent majority stake and AVESTO Group holding the remaining 49 per cent. The partnership is structured in phases to support long-term growth and operational expansion.
Abdulaziz Zayed Al-Shamsi, Regional CEO of AD Ports Group, said: “Through our collaboration with AVESTO Group, we aim to deliver world-class logistics solutions that strengthen the Middle Corridor and reinforce our position as a global trade enabler.”
The transaction represents a strategic advancement in AD Ports Group’s efforts to expand its Middle Corridor footprint and strengthen east-west trade connectivity. Muhamad Mirzo, General Director of AVESTO Group, added: “Partnering with a global leader like AD Ports Group allows us to transform Tajikistan’s logistics landscape. Together, we are not just moving freight, we are building a modern strategic gateway that connects Central Asia to global markets and unlocks new economic potential for the entire region.”
