Scan Global Logistics (SGL) and Cycle & Carriage (C&C) are working together on a trial of autonomous transport for commercial cargo in Singapore, the next step in their partnership to develop driverless logistics solutions.
The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and are now putting the final touches to preparations for a supervised road trial of a fully electric autonomous vehicle. The trial is scheduled for Q4 2026, subject to approval by the relevant authorities.
It has no human driver, but uses a combination of sensors, cameras and software to guide and control its movements. It’s already been homologated, proving it meets the applicable technical, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
The proposed trial routes and related documentation are now with the authorities for a final review.
C&C is already collaborating with SGL on last-mile delivery to retail stores throughout Singapore, with electric vans being used as part of the operation. The two companies have also been exploring how autonomous technology could be integrated with and complement SGL’s existing logistics activities since 2024.
The planned road test will take place on a specific route once the required regulatory approval has been obtained. And it will be done under supervised conditions, with security protocols and remote-monitoring procedures.” The vehicle will be monitored by C&C’s Certified Safety Officer and will have a remote intervention capability if needed.
The trial is expected to last three to six months. During that period, the partners will assess how autonomous transport could contribute to improving operational efficiency, consistency and service reliability, and help address labor shortages and support the transition toward lower-emission road transport.
“The initiative allows us to place the technology in a real logistics environment, gain experience and understand how it could become part of our future logistics solutions,” said Allan Melgaard, Global CEO of Scan Global Logistics.
“Successful deployment of autonomous vehicles depends on close collaboration, operational expertise and a clear understanding of the environment in which the technology will operate,” said Wilfrid Foo, CEO of Cycle & Carriage Group.
The information and operational experience gathered during the trial will inform the next phase of the companies’ autonomous transport plans. If successful, SGL and C&C will explore the possibility of providing more autonomous transport solutions to a wider set of customers in Singapore.
Melgaard and Foo signed the MoU at Cycle & Carriage’s facility in Singapore on 21 September. The event also served as a public debut for the autonomous vehicle.
