With over 30 years of experience in global air freight and freight logistics across eight countries and four continents, Christos Spiro has gained a deep knowledge of the diverse markets and cultures within the industry. His experience spans several key areas, including advanced air freight consolidation management, neutral air freight wholesale, gateway planning, air freight product design and implementation, global networking, and effective sales and sourcing strategies for professional and consolidated air freight forwarders. As Founder and CEO of Neutral Air Partnership (NAP), Spyrou leads a leading global ecosystem of leading air cargo engineers and aviation logistics professionals. NAP is dedicated to providing innovative shipping solutions to the supply chain, logistics and aviation community. With a network of more than 400 air freight logistics partners in 150 countries, NAP ranks among the largest air freight service providers worldwide.
How did you get into the air freight field?
Growing up in a family rooted in the air freight industry, I have developed a passion for air freight, logistics, and its people. My father was Olympic Airlines’ first cargo manager, appointed by Aristotelis Onassis in 1957. Five years later, he founded the first and oldest IATA-certified air cargo organization in Greece, representing global giants such as AEI, Emery and Amerford , UTI, and the airline. Various airlines as a GSA. I started immersing myself in this business when I was 16 years old during the summer holidays, and by 18 years old, I pursued studies and internships in the field of air freight and logistics in the UK and USA. In the early 2000s, I took the opportunity to move to China during the peak of the air cargo industry. There, it perfected the BSA/CPA/EQ M&A business model, which was relatively unknown to Europeans at the time. I have founded several organizations specializing in wholesale neutral air freight, brokerage, prime combined load, and commercial freight forwarding.
What quote resonates most with you?
“Screw! Let’s do this.”
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
“Seeking forgiveness is better than seeking permission.”
What is the most adventurous thing you have ever done?
I will always cherish the daring, adventurous road trips to Mexico and Central America with friends during my teenage years.
What is something we don’t know about you from your CV?
Stories of my adventurous actions and life in China in the early 2000’s.
If you had not pursued a career in air freight, what other field would you have liked to get into?
Sports management and football.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Aviation.
What is your proudest moment and biggest regret?
My proudest moment is the birth of my daughter, and my biggest regret is that I didn’t spend as much quality time with my father before he died.
If there was a movie about your life, who would you like to play the lead role in it?
From my hair style, I would say Bruce Willis.
What is your message to someone considering a career in logistics?
In logistics, the phrase “the world is your oyster” rings true; Nothing beats the feeling of building companies and making friends around the world with an open mind.
How do you motivate your team?
With global trips and experiences.
What’s the one thing you can’t travel without?
Razor.
Who is your role model?
my father.
What will you name your CV?
Air freight logistics for life.
Cats or dogs?
dog.
Early riser or night owl?
Night Owl – I hate early mornings.
