FedEx & Nuro Team Up to Advance Last-Mile Logistics with Autonomous Vehicles

Advanced Autonomous Last-Mile Delivery

FedEx has announced it is teaming up with Nuro to advance autonomous last-mile delivery - marking an exciting advancement for the autonomous vehicle industry.

As part of a multi-year, multi-phase collaboration, FedEx will work with Nuro to test their next-gen autonomous delivery vehicle technology for multi-stop and appointment-based delivery in Houston, TX.

This marks the first time Nuro will apply its autonomous delivery technology to logistics and a significant move for FedEx as it continues to incorporate robotics and automation into its operations.

Tackling the challenges of the “last mile” of delivery has been a priority for logistics companies for many years.

These challenges have only grown with the rapid growth of e-commerce combined with the ongoing labor shortages across the logistics sector. This collaboration with Nuro provides FedEx with the opportunity to test and improve last-mile delivery using AV delivery vehicles.

This pilot is the latest addition to FedEx’s growing AV portfolio, including Roxo, the FedEx SameDay Bot, FedEx’s all-electric, autonomous delivery device, designed to provide same-day, point-to-point, local on-demand delivery services

FedEx & Nuro Press Release

June 15, 2021

FedEx and Nuro Team Up to Advance Last-Mile Logistics with Autonomous Vehicles

FedEx and Nuro are working together to test autonomous, multi-stop, and appointment-based delivery operations in Houston, TX

MEMPHIS, TN., June 15, 2021 – 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.

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 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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