Ilian Gueorguiev

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Join date: Dec 18, 2024

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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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Aug 4, 2026 ∙ 3 min

How Swiss SMEs Can Use Goodloading to Optimize Their Packaging Before PPWR 2026

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

Jul 1, 2026 ∙ 3 min

Reflecting on Goodloading's Transformative Role in Education and its Bright Future for Graduates

As the 2025/2026 school year draws to a close, it offers a natural moment to pause and reflect on the tools and experiences that have shaped the learning journey of future logistics professionals. Among these, Goodloading has emerged as a vital resource, helping students grasp the complexities of load optimization and preparing them for real-world challenges. This reflection highlights how Goodloading has evolved into an essential educational tool, the impact it has had on students and educators

May 23, 2026 ∙ 2 min

40 Years of TRANS‑EXPERT: The Software That Transformed Cargo Space Optimization

In 1986, an innovation emerged in Europe that felt decades ahead of its time — TRANS‑EXPERT, one of the first software systems for 3D cargo space optimization. At a time when logistics relied heavily on experience, manual planning, and paper sketches, TRANS‑EXPERT introduced mathematical modelling, simulation‑based planning, and 3D visualization that made it possible to calculate, test, and optimize loading scenarios before the first pallet even reached the truck.