Integrated logistics operator Sinotrans Ltd has signed an agreement with self-driving startup Pony.ai to develop a joint venture and build a high-quality intelligent logistics platform with automatic driving technology, according to company sources. Both sides will cooperate in-depth to jointly explore a new mode of large-scale commercial landing for autonomous trucks. The joint venture, with a joint investment of 100 million yuan ($15.7 million), is expected to be put into operation in early 2022. The two companies will provide efficient and low-cost transportation service and freight solutions by deploying more than 100 intelligent heavy truck fleets in its initial operation