FairPrice Group (FPG) has partnered with Pokka to pilot Singapore’s first autonomous vehicle (AV) route for transporting goods between a retailer and supplier. This initiative, announced today, involves a 6km round trip between FPG’s distribution centre and Pokka’s warehouse in Benoi. The pilot is part of FPG’s strategy to enhance supply chain operations and ensure supermarket shelves are consistently stocked.
The trial, which began on 25 February 2026, is a significant step in FPG’s roadmap to integrate technology into its supply chain. If successful, FPG plans to expand similar AV routes with other suppliers across Singapore. This move comes after FPG became the first retailer in Singapore to receive approval from the Land Transport Authority to operate AVs remotely on public roads in October 2025.
Group CEO of FairPrice Group, Vipul Chawla, highlighted the importance of the supply chain in maintaining access to daily essentials. “This pilot represents an important next step on our journey to embed innovation beyond our business, across our value chain to drive greater operational and sustainability outcomes for ourselves and our partners,” he stated.
Currently, FPG operates seven AVs, making over 100 trips weekly, each capable of transporting up to 1.5 tonnes of goods. The company plans to expand its AV fleet to nearly 30 vehicles and aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 27 tonnes per AV annually. Additionally, FPG intends to grow its electric vehicle fleet to over 160 by 2030, furthering its commitment to sustainability and efficiency in its operations.
