CargoX
UAE autonomous delivery platform running driverless last-mile, middle-mile and long-haul freight
Why it matters
CargoX deploys driverless vehicles for last-mile, middle-mile and long-haul deliveries and has run pilots on public roads in the UAE, with commercial services being prepared in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It has the backing of Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and Abu Dhabi Mobility. In June 2026 it raised $250 million led by BlueFive Capital and appointed former talabat chief executive Tomaso Rodriguez as CEO.
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CargoX: Tomaso Rodriguez
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