Lufthansa Cargo Subsidiaries CB Customs Broker and heyworld to Merge
- Joe Breitfeller
- Oct 31
- 2 min read
Lufthansa Cargo has today announced that their CB Customs Broker and heyworld subsidiaries will merge effective January 1, 2026.
On Friday (October 31, 2025), Lufthansa Cargo announced that two of their subsidiaries, CB Customs Broker and heyworld, will merge effective January 1, 2025. CB Customs Broker specializes in all areas related to EU customs clearance, while heyworld is a digital logistics platform for cross-border eCommerce transport solutions. The goal of this merger is to unite complementary capabilities and create a unique one-stop offering for cross-border logistics solutions at parcel level. With the merger, customers with high volumes of cross-border parcel shipments will gain access to a superior level of service and expertise through the newly formed company. Tailored logistics services will combine advanced customs brokerage with cross-border transport solutions and seamless digital integration. Lufthansa Cargo believes this holistic approach will improve speed, transparency, and efficiency across the entire supply chain.
In Friday’s announcement, Lufthansa Cargo’s CEO, Ashwin Bhat, said,
“The merger of CB Customs Broker and heyworld represents a key milestone in our strategic ambition of developing beyond airport-to-airport solutions. By combining their complementary strengths and expertise, we are creating a unique offering in the field of cross-border parcel logistics - one that further enhances our market position and enables us to serve customers with even greater value and precision. Over the past years, both companies have made valuable contributions to Lufthansa Cargo’s success and growth in this dynamic segment, driven by their entrepreneurship and innovative spirit.”
The new company will be jointly led by Murat Odabas, Managing Director of CB Customs Broker, and Nikola Todic, Managing Director of heyworld GmbH. Both leaders are committed to ensuring a smooth integration and continued excellence in customer service. Uwe Glunz, Managing Director of CB Customs Broker, and Boris Hueske, Managing Director of heyworld GmbH will continue their journey within the Lufthansa Cargo Group by taking on new roles.
Also commenting on the merger, Murat Odabas, said,
“I’m looking forward to bringing both teams together to ensure seamless business continuity and to further develop tailored and innovative logistics solutions for our customers.”
Nikola Todic, added,
“Combining our strengths will allow us to deliver smarter, more integrated services while driving innovation and efficiency across borders.”
Lufthansa Cargo is one of the world’s leading cargo airlines and part of the Lufthansa Group, Europe’s largest airline group. In 2024, the company generated revenues of 3.26 billion euros and a transport performance of 8.5 billion freight tonne-kilometers, and currently employs approximately 4,200 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
