DHL Supply Chain has launched Singapore’s first autonomous vehicle (AV) specifically designed for supply chain operations at its Asia Pacific Advanced Regional Centre. Developed in collaboration with Zelostech, the fully electric AV automates the movement of goods between storage zones, marking a significant step in logistics automation and supporting Singapore’s smart industry transformation.
The AV integrates with DHL’s warehouse management systems, featuring advanced navigation, real-time monitoring, and built-in safety protocols. This initiative is part of DHL’s autonomous logistics roadmap, with plans to expand deployment across selected public roads and additional customer operations, pending regulatory approval.
Eunis Hew, Managing Director of DHL Supply Chain Singapore, stated, “By embedding autonomous technology into our operations, we’re not only enhancing efficiency and safety but also paving the way for the next chapter of supply chain automation in Singapore and beyond.”
Zelostech, a winner of the DHL Fast Forward Challenge, collaborated with DHL and Infineon Technologies to bring this innovation to life. Sean Zhang, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Zelostech, highlighted the platform’s potential to scale automation intelligently, making operations more efficient and future-ready.
The electric AV is expected to reduce carbon emissions by over 80% annually compared to diesel lorries, eliminating tailpipe emissions and saving the equivalent of 120 trees a year. This aligns with DHL Group’s Strategy 2030, focusing on sustainable growth through digitalisation and aiming for net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.
