Russia has made another major stride toward the automation of industrial logistics by successfully testing autonomous cargo vehicles that were developed domestically at Zhukovsky International Airport, which is located near Moscow. The trials, which were conducted in the spring of 2026, were the first to evaluate Russian-built driverless cargo trucks in an actual airport operational environment. While operating consistently in temperatures ranging from minus 26 degrees Celsius to plus 31 degrees Celsius, the autonomous platforms conducted 150 missions over a three-month period. A New Era in Airport Logistics The platform developed by the Russian company EvoCargo was designed from the ground up as a driverless freight transport system, in contrast to conventional autonomous vehicles that are constructed by removing the driver from an existing vehicle. The absence of a driver’s interior is due to the fact that the vehicle was never designed to accommodate a human operator. Rather, it functions as a universal autonomous cargo platform that is capable of transporting freight throughout controlled industrial environments. This comprises the transportation of cargo containers, baggage, mail, and other equipment between aircraft stands, cargo terminals, warehouses, and maintenance facilities at airports. The platform is designed to optimize cargo capacity while minimizing vehicle weight and maintenance requirements, as it is specifically designed for repetitive logistics operations rather than public-road transportation. This design philosophy also facilitates operation and reduces manufacturing costs. The company asserts that the system is not solely a robotic truck, but rather a comprehensive logistics automation platform that can be seamlessly integrated into industrial supply chains and airport ground handling operations. Additionally, its modular architecture enables it to be customized for use in a variety of industries that necessitate predictable and repetitive cargo transportation. Real-World Airport Conditions as opposed to Laboratory Tests The autonomous vehicles were assessed under genuine operating conditions,