FedEx and Nuro Team Up to Advance Last-Mile Logistics with Autonomous Vehicles
June 15 2021 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
FedEx and Nuro are working together to test
autonomous, multi-stop and appointment-based delivery operations in
Houston, TX
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and Nuro announce a multi-year,
multi-phase agreement to test Nuro’s next-generation autonomous
delivery vehicle within FedEx operations. The collaboration between
FedEx and Nuro launched in April with a pilot program across the
Houston area. This pilot marks Nuro’s expansion into parcel
logistics and allows FedEx the opportunity to explore various use
cases for on-road autonomous vehicle logistics, including
multi-stop and appointment-based deliveries. The Nuro pilot is the
latest addition to the FedEx portfolio of autonomous same-day and
specialty delivery devices.
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FedEx and Nuro announce a multi-year,
multi-phase agreement to test Nuro’s next-generation autonomous
delivery vehicle within FedEx operations. This pilot program marks
Nuro’s expansion into parcel logistics and is the latest addition
to the FedEx portfolio of autonomous same-day and specialty
delivery devices. (Photo: Business Wire)
The exponential growth of e-commerce has accelerated the demand
for reliable, autonomous solutions throughout all stages of the
supply chain. FedEx believes that continued innovation and
automation will improve safety, efficiency, and productivity for
the company’s more than 570,000 team members as they continue to
move the world forward.
“FedEx was built on innovation, and it continues to be an
integral part of our culture and business strategy,” said Rebecca
Yeung, vice president, advanced technology and innovation, FedEx
Corporation. “We are excited to collaborate with an industry leader
like Nuro as we continue to explore the use of autonomous
technologies within our operations.”
Nuro has been developing and testing its self-driving technology
for nearly five years, including on-road deployment in multiple
cities and industry-first regulatory approvals. The company has
established partnerships with leaders in grocery, restaurant, and
pharmacy verticals. This collaboration is a major step for Nuro in
entering parcel logistics.
“Working with FedEx—the global leader in logistics—is an
incredible opportunity to rethink every aspect of local delivery.
This multi-year commitment will allow us to truly collaborate and
bring Nuro’s powerful technology to more people in new ways, and
eventually reach large-scale deployment,” said Cosimo Leipold,
Nuro’s head of partnerships. “Our collaboration will enable
innovative, industry-first product offerings that will better
everyday life and help make communities safer and greener.”
About FedEx
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses
worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and
business services. With annual revenue of $79 billion, the company
offers integrated business solutions through operating companies
competing collectively, operating collaboratively and innovating
digitally under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked
among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx
inspires its more than 570,000 team members to remain focused on
safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the
needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to
connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly
and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations
by 2040. To learn more, please visit about.fedex.com.
About Nuro
Nuro exists to better everyday life through robotics. The
company's custom autonomous vehicles are designed to bring the
things you need, from produce to prescriptions, right to your home.
Nuro's autonomous delivery can give you valuable time back and more
freedom to do what you love. This convenient, eco-friendly, safe
alternative to driving can make streets safer and cities more
livable. Nuro has brought autonomous delivery to local communities
in Texas, Arizona, and California—for less driving and more
thriving.
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