M1 Macbook Pro doesn't show CF Express card in Finder or Disk Utility

I have a Z8 and I import RAW files from the CFExpress card directly to folders in Finder. I do the same with the jpgs on the SD card which I then import to Photos, in fact, directly to the album in Photos that I specify. For the pictures that will benefit, I work on the RAW files mostly in LIghtRoom Classic, but also in Nikon's NX Studio.

Z8 Lossless NEF is supported, but I use NEF High Efficiency* which are not directly supported on Macs, so the file icons won't include thumbnails.

Also QuickLook doesn't work directly on the files. However, I'm using an app called Raw Right Away to show NEF thumbnails and allow QuickLook on NEF files.

Since importing works for me on my M1 MacAir and on my M3pro MacBook, I wonder if your reader or cable may be at fault.

Have you tried the Image Capture utility? It can do direct transfer to Finder folders. Does it see the card and/or the camera?