Lufthansa Cargo Introduces New GlobeCross Subsidiary for Cross-Border Logistics

Lufthansa Cargo has today announced the launch of GlobeCross, a new wholly-owned cross-border logistics subsidiary formed by the merger of heyworld and CB Customs Broker, which was officially completed on May 6, 2026.

Lufthansa Cargo Launches GlobeCross, Their New Cross-Border Logistics Subsidiary - Courtesy Lufthansa Cargo / Mynewsdesk

On Thursday (May 7, 2026), Lufthansa Cargo announced the launch of GlobeCross GmbH, a new wholly-owned subsidiary formed through the merger of heyworld and CB Customs Broker. With GlobeCross, Lufthansa Cargo is strengthening their portfolio in cross-border logistics and customs services, offering eCommerce customers faster, more predictable and fully compliant solutions in an increasingly complex trade environment.  GlobeCross combines scalable digital eCommerce logistics capabilities with more than two decades of certified customs expertise. GlobeCross will operate as an integrated partner for customers shipping goods across borders with a strong focus on digital, transparency and scalable end-to-end delivery.

In Thursday’s announcement, Lufthansa Cargo’s CEO, Ashwin Bhat, said,

“With GlobeCross, we are significantly expanding our cross-border logistics capabilities and taking a decisive step in offering our customers solutions beyond traditional airport-to-airport transportations.  By bringing together deep customs expertise and digital eCommerce solutions, and by combining the complementary strengths of CB Customs Broker and heyworld, we are creating a unique, fully integrated platform for cross-border parcel logistics. This strengthens our market position and enables us to deliver faster, more compliant, and fully transparent processes – creating greater value and precision for our customers.”

Also commenting on the new subsidiary launch, GlobeCross’ Managing Director, Nikola Todic, said,

“The merger of heyworld and CB Customs Broker represents our next step making cross-border logistics simpler, faster and more reliable for our customers.  By combining eCommerce logistics with customs expertise into one integrated solution, we eliminate interfaces, reduce delays at borders and enable scalable, end-to-end execution from origin to door.”

GlobeCross’ Managing Director, Murat Odabas, added,

“Our focus is delivering reliability and predictability, especially in today’s environment.  By organizing information flows and embedding regulatory requirements into our software and solutions, we reduce complexity, minimize delays at borders and remove friction from cross-border logistics.”

For existing heyworld and CB Customs Broker customers, nothing changes in day-to-day operations.  Contracts, contacts and services remain in place.  At the same time, customers benefit from a more integrated setup: one partner instead of multiple interfaces, shorter decision paths and faster implementation of tailored solutions.  GlobeCross’ service portfolio is structured around three core pillars, including end-to-end eCommerce logistics, and eCommerce import terminals, as well as digital and tailormade customs clearance. 

Lufthansa Cargo is one of the world’s leading cargo airlines and part of the Lufthansa Group, Europe’s largest airline group.  In 2025, the company generated revenues of €3.4 billion and a transport performance of 9.1 billion freight tonne-kilometers, and currently employs approximately 4,300 team members worldwide.  Through five cargo hubs in Frankfurt, Munich, Brussels, Vienna and Rome, the carrier transports an average of 2,500 tons of freight per day across an airport-to-airport network that covers 350 destinations in over 100 countries.  Lufthansa Cargo markets the belly-hold cargo capacities Lufthansa Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, ITA Airways and SunExpress, as well as its own dedicated freighter fleet of 18 Boeing 777F and four Airbus A321F.  Additionally, around 300 trucks operate daily under a Lufthansa Cargo flight number. Together with its subsidiaries, Lufthansa Cargo offers customized, fast and efficient logistics solutions along the entire supply chain.

Source: Lufthansa Cargo / Mynewsdesk