Lufthansa Cargo announces merger of CB Customs Broker, heyworld

The two Lufthansa Cargo subsidiaries, CB Customs Broker and heyworld, will merge their expertise and strengths within a single company effective 1st Jan 2026.

CB Customs Broker, an expert in EU customs clearance, and heyworld, a digital logistics platform for cross-border e-commerce logistics solutions, are merging to combine their strengths and deliver an integrated, one-stop solution for parcel-level cross-border logistics.

Customers with high volumes of cross-border parcel shipments will benefit from enhanced service quality and expertise through the newly formed company. Its tailored logistics offering combines advanced customs brokerage with cross-border logistics solutions and seamless digital integration. This holistic approach aims to deliver greater speed, transparency, and efficiency across the entire supply chain.

“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”, says Ashwin Bhat, CEO, Lufthansa Cargo. “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. Both leaders are committed to ensuring a smooth integration and continued excellence in customer service. “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,” says Murat Odabas. Nikola Todic adds: “Combining our strengths will allow us to deliver smarter, more integrated services while driving innovation and efficiency across borders.”

Lufthansa Cargo’s Executive Board expressed appreciation to Uwe Glunz, Managing Director of CB Customs Broker, and Boris Hueske, Managing Director of heyworld, acknowledging their contributions in recent years. The two executives will continue within the Lufthansa Cargo Group in new positions.