E7 Group Partners With Shipsy To Accelerate AI-Driven Last-Mile Logistics

Abu Dhabi-based e7 Group has signed an agreement with Shipsy, an artificial intelligence (AI)-native platform for autonomous supply chain management, to accelerate the integration of AI into its last-mile logistics operations.

Last-mile delivery service

• The partnership will enhance scalability, improve resource efficiency, and reinforce e7’s position as a leader in sustainable and intelligent delivery services in the UAE, according to a regulatory filing on the Abu Dhabi bourse.
• Shipsy’s platform will enable autonomous last-mile delivery management, reducing delivery times and improving reliability. It will also introduce AI-powered incident management, route optimization, and dynamic order allocation, helping e7 reduce costs, improve fuel efficiency, and minimise disruptions.
• “The reliability of deliveries will also improve through AI-driven address intelligence tools and real fleet performance analytics, which will enhance overall productivity and enable the introduction of KPI-based incentives,” it added.
• Abu Dhabi-listed e7 plans to deploy AI agents to automate core supply chain processes.
• E7 has already modernized its logistics ecosystem with predictive maintenance systems, advanced fleet management tools, and delivery optimization technologies. In terms of sustainability, e7 has rolled out flex-fuel and electric vehicles, reduced fleet fuel consumption, and transitioned part of its fleet to low-emission alternatives.

Crucial quote

“This collaboration allows us to harness AI to make last-mile operations faster, smarter, and more sustainable,” said e7 CEO Esteban Gómez Nadal.

“It also enables us to respond to customer demands in real-time, optimize our fleet performance, and build a highly resilient logistics network that supports our long-term growth strategy.”

Robust market potential

The UAE’s last-mile delivery sector remains attractive and is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by surging e-commerce demand, evolving customer expectations for faster and more convenient deliveries, and strong national sustainability initiatives.

The market is projected to exceed $3.2 billion by 2030, with the electric last-mile delivery vehicle market alone expected to surpass $3 billion by 2033, according to Grandview Research.