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Lufthansa Cargo Merges Heyworld and CB Customs Broker into New Subsidiary GlobeCross

Lufthansa Cargo has integrated its e-commerce platform Heyworld and its customs brokerage unit CB Customs Broker into a new single subsidiary named GlobeCross. This strategic move aims to streamline services and enhance the offering for e-commerce clients, simplifying their…

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Published May 11, 2026 at 12:37 PM UTC

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Lufthansa Cargo has announced the consolidation of its e-commerce logistics platform, Heyworld, and its customs brokerage operations, CB Customs Broker, under a newly formed subsidiary called GlobeCross. This integration is designed to create a more unified and efficient service offering, particularly for customers operating within the e-commerce sector.

The airline's cargo division stated that this merger would simplify the overall customer experience by providing a single point of contact for both e-commerce fulfillment and customs clearance. For existing clients of Heyworld and CB Customs Broker, Lufthansa Cargo confirmed that daily operations and service delivery would continue without immediate changes, ensuring a smooth transition.

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For freight forwarders and logistics professionals, this development signifies a potential simplification in dealing with Lufthansa Cargo's specialized services for e-commerce. It could lead to more integrated solutions for air freight shipments requiring both e-commerce handling and customs expertise, potentially reducing administrative overhead and improving transit times for certain types of cargo. Forwarders might find it easier to access end-to-end solutions for their e-commerce clients through this consolidated entity.

While the immediate impact on day-to-day operations for current customers is minimal, the long-term goal is to leverage the combined strengths of both entities to offer more competitive and streamlined services in the rapidly growing e-commerce logistics market. Further details on new service packages or operational changes under GlobeCross are expected to emerge as the integration progresses.

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