Scan Global Logistics (SGL) and Cycle & Carriage (C&C) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch an electric autonomous transport solution for commercial cargo in Singapore.
The partners are finalising operational arrangements ahead of a supervised road trial scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. The initiative builds on their existing collaboration, where C&C supplies SGL’s last-mile retail distribution using electric vans. Since 2024, both organisations have explored autonomous technology to complement current logistics operations and deliver enhanced value to clients.
The trial features a 100 per cent electric vehicle equipped with sensors, cameras, and software to navigate public roads independently. Having secured official homologation approval confirming compliance with safety, technical, and environmental standards, the vehicle’s proposed routes and documentation are currently undergoing final regulatory review.
Wilfrid Foo, Chief Executive Officer of Cycle & Carriage Group, emphasised that successful deployment relies on operational expertise and collaboration alongside technological capability. He noted that the joint effort focuses on testing practical applications for autonomous transport within commercial logistics in a responsible manner.
Planned to run for three to six months upon final regulatory approval, the supervised road trial will operate along a specified route backed by remote-monitoring procedures. A certified safety officer from C&C will monitor the vehicle continuously, maintaining the capability to intervene remotely if required. The trial aims to evaluate improvements in operational efficiency, service reliability, and lower-emission road transport while addressing persistent labour shortages.
Allan Melgaard, Global Chief Executive Officer at Scan Global Logistics, highlighted the importance of integrating the technology into a real-world logistics environment to gather practical insights for future operations. If successful, the long-term objective is to expand autonomous transport solutions across Singapore.
The MOU was signed on 21 September at C&C’s Singapore facility by Allan Melgaard and Wilfrid Foo, where the autonomous vehicle was formally unveiled.
