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Swiss Companies: How Much Unused Volume Are You Losing? And Why a Free 3D Test Can Show You the Real Cost Within 24 Hours
In Swiss logistics and manufacturing, every centimetre inside a truck or container has a price. When that space is not used efficiently, companies pay for air — in the form of extra kilometres, additional vehicles, higher fuel consumption, more labour hours, and unnecessary CO₂ emissions. Yet most organisations still plan their loads manually or “by eye”, relying on experience rather than data. The result is predictable: unused volume, axle overloads, unstable loads, and avoi
Ilian Gueorguiev
May 63 min read
How Global Logistics Trends Strengthen the Case for 3D Cargo Space Optimization Across Supply Chains
The logistics industry is undergoing rapid transformation. According to the latest BCG × Alpega 2026 report, companies worldwide are prioritizing transport planning, visibility, and operational efficiency as they adapt to rising costs, capacity constraints, and increasing customer expectations. These trends create a unique opportunity for organizations to adopt tools that deliver immediate, measurable impact. One of the most accessible and high‑value categories in this space
Ilian Gueorguiev
Apr 243 min read
How Goodloading Helps Different Categories of Customers — and the Role of Business Hand Sàrl as a Strategic Implementation Partner for Switzerland
In modern logistics, every cubic meter counts. Transport companies, warehouses, manufacturers, and forwarders all face the same pressure: load more efficiently, reduce costs, and eliminate errors.
Goodloading, a 3D load‑planning tool, has become one of the most practical solutions for companies that want to optimize space, reduce loading time, and improve communication between planners and operators.
Many companies need guidance and this is where Business Hand Sàrl plays a k
Ilian Gueorguiev
Apr 205 min read
How Load Optimization Transforms Transport Efficiency: A Practical Comparison Between Bulgaria and Switzerland
In today’s competitive logistics environment, transport companies face increasing pressure to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and comply with evolving regulations. Whether operating in Bulgaria, Switzerland, or across Europe, one factor consistently delivers measurable impact: cargo space optimization.
Digital tools such as Goodloading enable transport planners to visualize loading layouts, maximize space utilization, and reduce the number of required trips.
Ilian Gueorguiev
Mar 222 min read
Geneva 2027: Switzerland Turns AI Governance into Global Infrastructure. What Does This Mean for Bulgarian AI Companies?
The decision for Switzerland to host the Global AI Summit in 2027 is a strategic move that will shape future standards for safety, transparency, and accountability in artificial intelligence.
Geneva will become the place where the standards are negotiated — the standards that will define how AI is deployed in critical sectors such as logistics, transport, and supply chains.
For Bulgarian technology companies — especially those already operating globally — this is an opp
Ilian Gueorguiev
Feb 264 min read
🚛 How Glorier® Achieves 3× Higher Profitability While Expanding Its Fleet
A New Transmetrics Case Study Shows What Data‑Driven Operations Really Look Like
Most transport companies today are trying to do more with less — reducing fleet size, cutting costs, and hoping efficiency alone will keep them competitive. Glorier®, however, is doing the opposite.
Ilian Gueorguiev
Feb 193 min read
NextGen Logistics column by Logistika Magazine: when AI gives time back to logistics — and why this matters for the future of the industry
NextGen Logistics column by Logistika Magazine, created in partnership with Transmetrics.
Ilian Gueorguiev
Feb 41 min read
🚚 Load Optimisation in 2025: The Year Transport Efficiency Became Truly Intelligent
In 2025, the logistics industry crossed a decisive threshold. What used to be a manual, experience‑based task — loading trucks, trailers, and containers — became a fully digital, AI‑supported, and ecosystem‑integrated process. Rising costs, sustainability pressures, and global supply‑chain complexity pushed companies to rethink how they use every cubic metre of space. This was the year when load optimisation stopped being an operational detail and became a strategic advantage
Ilian Gueorguiev
Dec 23, 20253 min read
Why Swiss Universities and Training Centers Should Embrace Goodloading for Smarter Logistics Education
As Switzerland continues to thrive as a logistics and transport hub in Europe, its educational institutions face growing pressure to prepare students for the industry’s digital transformation. One tool standing out in this evolution is Goodloading —a browser-based cargo loading simulation platform that bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world logistics applications. This post explores how Goodloading enhances education, which institutions can benefit most, and how it ali
Ilian Gueorguiev
Dec 11, 20255 min read
Move Your Future with ASTAG
We at Business Hand Sàr l believe that the future of logistics depends on how we engage, inspire, and recruit the next generation. That’s why we want to share the story from ASTAG Central Switzerland Section’s participation at ZEBI 2025 — a milestone event that brought transport and logistics careers to life for thousands of young people. This initiative reflects our values: hands-on experience, strong partnerships, and strategic outreach . It’s a model worth celebrating and
Ilian Gueorguiev
Nov 19, 20252 min read
Smarter Logistics for Switzerland: Discover Goodloading & Transmetrics at TransportCH 2025
💡Below you can find this post in French and German , translated and adapted for our Swiss audience Introduction As Switzerland continues to lead in transport innovation and education, digital tools are reshaping how logistics is taught and executed. Business Hand Sàrl , based in Geneva, is proud to support this transformation by connecting Swiss institutions and logistics professionals with two powerful solutions: Goodloading and Transmetrics . We’ll be attending Tra
Ilian Gueorguiev
Oct 31, 20255 min read
Overloaded Trucks in Bulgaria: A Growing Risk and How Goodloading Can Help
In just two days following the implementation of Bulgaria’s new dynamic weighing system, authorities detected a staggering 537 overloaded trucks on national roads. The most extreme case involved a vehicle carrying 67 tons—27 tons over the legal limit. This alarming statistic, reported by bTV and covered by Dir.bg , underscores the urgent need for better load planning and axle weight distribution in the transport sector. Overloaded Trucks a Growing Problem for Motorways The n
Ilian Gueorguiev
Oct 18, 20252 min read
Personalizing Trucking Orders and Pricing: How LLMs and Analytics Are Rewriting the Logistics Playbook
AI-powered analytics and large language models (LLMs) can handle the heavy lifting that gets in the way of strategic thinking and faster decision-making.
Alexander Lapshin
Aug 11, 20255 min read
Optimizing Load-to-Capacity Matching Through AI and Automation
AI-powered load-to-capacity matching is designed to help carriers get the most out of their assets and make supply chains leaner and more productive.
Alexander Lapshin
Jul 28, 20253 min read
Why Swiss Universities and Training Centers Should Embrace Goodloading for Smarter Logistics Education
As Switzerland continues to thrive as a logistics and transport hub in Europe, its educational institutions face growing pressure to...
Ilian Gueorguiev
Jun 23, 20255 min read
Loading space optimization, like what Goodloading offers, can be a powerful addition to a fully integrated software-defined vehicle (SDV) ecosystem, especially in commercial transport.
Loading space optimization, like what Goodloading offers, can be a powerful addition to a fully integrated software-defined vehicle (SDV) ecosystem, especially in commercial transport
Ilian Gueorguiev
Jun 18, 20256 min read
Goodlaiding Axle Load Calculation & Automated Weight Checks: A Smarter Approach to Freight Management
Overloading a truck axle can lead to fines, vehicle damage, and safety hazards. To calculate axle overloading, you need to consider the...
Ilian Gueorguiev
May 20, 20252 min read
Maximizing Efficiency: The Benefits of Integration of Loading Optimization Software with Freight Exchange Platforms
In the highly competitive logistics industry, efficiency and cost-effectiveness can make or break businesses. Freight exchange platforms...
Ilian Gueorguiev
Apr 16, 20254 min read
The Logistics Event of the Year
SAVE THE DATE: October 7, 2025 ♾️ Best Practices in Transport, Forwarding and Logistics ♾️ 13.Logistic Business Conference This year, the...
Ilian Gueorguiev
Apr 14, 20252 min read
Goodloading has introduced an innovative feature
Happy April Fool's Day 🃏😜! Goodloading has introduced an innovative feature in its load planning software that optimizes the placement...
Ilian Gueorguiev
Apr 1, 20253 min read
The adoption of changes to the Road Transport Act, which will equate the eCMR with the paper document, is forthcoming
The adoption of changes to the Road Transport Act, which will equate the eCMR with the paper document, is forthcoming
Ilian Gueorguiev
Feb 7, 20251 min read
Transmetrics: Revolutionizing Logistics with AI - A Top 10 AI Company to Watch in 2025
Transmetrics - The AI platform that redefines logistics and trucking has been recognized as one of the top 10 AI companies to watch in...
Ilian Gueorguiev
Jan 23, 20252 min read
LOGISTICS & AUTOMATION Fair 2025: The Future of Intralogistics
January 22-23, 2025 Messe Zürich, LOGISTICS & AUTOMATION and the parallel trade fair EMPACK open their doors in Zurich from 22-23 January...
Ilian Gueorguiev
Jan 22, 20252 min read
Cargo Loading Optimization: Automatic vs. Interactive Modes
Efficient cargo loading is essential for maximizing space utilization, reducing transportation costs, and ensuring the safety of goods...
Ilian Gueorguiev
Jan 20, 20252 min read
Our Partner Goodloading published the summary of Q4 2024 updates
The last quarter of 2024 Goodloading focused on optimizing algorithms. They introduced a range of improvements, reducing undesirable...
Ilian Gueorguiev
Jan 18, 20252 min read
The New eFTI Regulation: A Step Towards Digitalizing Freight Transport in the EU
The European Union has taken a significant leap towards modernizing its freight transport sector with the introduction of the new eFTI...
Ilian Gueorguiev
Jan 16, 20253 min read
Is Interactive Simulation Mode in Cargo Plan Development Essential or Optional in Modern Loading Optimization Systems, and What Role Does AI Play?
Is Interactive Simulation Mode in Cargo Plan Development Essential or Optional in Modern Loading Optimization Systems, and What Role Does AI
Ilian Gueorguiev
Jan 7, 20252 min read
Unveiling the Untold Story: How AI Revolutionized Logistics Efficiency
In recent years, the logistics industry has experienced a remarkable transformation, primarily fueled by advancements in artificial...
Ilian Gueorguiev
Dec 14, 20245 min read
Raben and Sieber join forces in Switzerland
Raben Group and Sieber Transport AG have officially announced the signing of a significant agreement to jointly establish a new entity,...
Ilian Gueorguiev
Nov 29, 20244 min read
Integrating Loading Optimization Software into Software-Defined Truck Platforms: A Path to Enhanced Efficiency and Safety
Integrating loading optimization software into software-defined truck platforms could offer several key benefits and reasons that support...
Ilian Gueorguiev
Nov 17, 20242 min read
TRANSCAD & TRANS-EXPERT CARGO PLAN MAKERS: A Journey Through History
The key to effective cargo management is having the appropriate tools, and that is exactly what TRANSCAD & TRANS-EXPERT CARGO PLAN MAKERS...
Ilian Gueorguiev
Nov 5, 20248 min read
About
Ilian Gueorguiev began his career at TIMO as a software engineer and the creator of TRANSCAD for Apple II computers, which earned him the Golden Badge for Excellence in Youth Scientific & Technical Creativity in 1987. He then joined Software Product & System Corporation (SPS), where he developed the TRANS-EXPERT cargo planning software, awarded a GOLD MEDAL at EXPO-PLOVDIV in 1989 and named the BEST BULGARIAN SOFTWARE of 1990.
In 1991, Ilian was recognized as the BEST ENGINEER by the Federation of Scientific and Technical Alliances in Bulgaria. With over 38 years of experience in digital transformation and IT innovation in international transport, he helps organizations leverage digital technologies to enhance safety, inclusivity, efficiency, and environmental sustainability in mobility and transport, while promoting a more predictable and transparent business environment.
Before his well-deserved retirement on October 1, 2024, Ilian spent nearly 6 years as IT Software Manager at AEBTRI, Bulgaria's national guarantee association for the TIR system, and over 26 years as IT Senior Manager at IRU - THE WORLD ROAD TRANSPORT ORGANIZATION in Geneva, Switzerland, where he led the TIR Applications team. He managed IT projects, developed services and products, and oversaw support for key portals and systems (such as ASKTRweb, TIR Customs Portal TIRSide, and TIR-EPD) that drive innovation and digital transformation in the international road transport industry across 57 countries.
From April 2025 Ilian join Business Hand Sàrl as Freelance IT Director in order to assists businesses in choosing and implementing efficient software solutions for logistics.
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