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How Swiss SMEs Can Use Goodloading to Optimize Their Packaging Before PPWR 2026
- Ilian Gueorguiev
- 7 days ago
- 3 min read
On 12 August 2026, the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) enters into force across the EU and EEA. For Swiss SMEs, this matters as well especially for companies exporting to EU markets or working with EU‑based logistics partners. PPWR introduces new obligations, but also creates opportunities to reduce costs through packaging and load optimization.
One of the most effective tools for preparing for these changes is Goodloading , a platform for 3D simulation of loading, palletizing, and packaging optimization.
This article presents practical examples based on real Goodloading features that Swiss SMEs can apply immediately.
1. How Goodloading Helps Swiss SMEs Prepare for PPWR
✔ Detecting “excessive” packaging PPWR prohibits packaging with unnecessary volume or weight. Goodloading visualizes empty space inside boxes or pallets and shows whether the packaging is excessive.
✔ Preparing technical documentation Simulations can be used as evidence of optimization when preparing declarations of conformity for EU exports.
✔ Reducing EPR fees for EU shipments Less packaging material → lower Extended Producer Responsibility fees in EU countries.
✔ Optimizing logistics costs Better pallet, container, and truck utilization → lower transport costs for cross‑border shipments.
Example 1: Pallet Optimization for Furniture Manufacturers
Situation: A Swiss furniture producer ships assembled chairs on EUR‑pallets. They use standard boxes but are unsure whether the dimensions are optimal.
Solution with Goodloading
In the loading space section, the manufacturer can:
add a standard EUR‑pallet (120×80 cm)
set loading height (e.g., 195 cm)
add the boxes as cargo items
visualize how they stack on the pallet
Goodloading automatically calculates:
number of boxes per pallet
empty space between them
whether pallet height is optimal
whether box dimensions need adjustment
📦Optimal box design for office chairs: Office chairs are almost always shipped disassembled (flat or semi‑flat packs) to avoid transporting air.
Recommended box dimensions (based on Goodloading):
60 × 40 × 60 cm
Arrangement per layer: 4 boxes (2×2), perfectly filling 120×80 cm
Height: 3 layers
Total height: ~195 cm (ideal for standard trucks)
Capacity: 12 boxes per pallet
Example 2: Optimizing Hardware Kits for E‑commerce
Situation: A Swiss hardware supplier ships kits in standard boxes that are often too large.
Solution with Goodloading
Three box sizes are tested:
Box A: 50×40×30 cm (~0.06 m³)
Box B: 60×30×20 cm (~0.036 m³)
Box C: 60×20×15 cm (~0.018 m³)
Cargo items inside:
Metal profiles: 55×8×5 cm (2 pcs, 3 kg)
Mechanisms box: 20×15×10 cm (2 kg)
Fasteners pouch: 15×10×5 cm (1.5 kg)
Total weight: ~6.5 kg
Goodloading checks:
empty space
pallet stacking up to 170 cm
real optimization results
This allows Swiss SMEs to reduce packaging material, lower shipping costs, and comply with PPWR requirements for exports.
3. What Swiss SMEs Gain by Starting Optimization Now
✔ Lower transport costs
✔ Lower EPR fees for EU shipments
✔ Less packaging material
✔ Higher competitiveness
✔ Full readiness for PPWR 2026–2030
4. Conclusion
PPWR does not have to be a burden for Swiss SMEs. With the right tools — such as Goodloading — packaging optimization becomes:
fast
accessible
measurable
demonstrable
Business Hand Sàrl supports Swiss manufacturers and exporters with:
packaging analysis
Goodloading simulations
logistics cost optimization
About the Author
Ilian Gueorguiev is IT Director at Business Hand Sàrl, with over 38 years of experience in digital transformation and logistics technologies. His career began at TIMO, where he created TRANSCAD and TRANS‑EXPERT, awarded a Gold Medal at Expo‑Plovdiv and recognized as Bulgaria’s Best Software of 1990.
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