60 Seconds With … Jessica Panigari

60 Seconds With … Jessica Panigari

Jessica Panigari is the founder of Goods2Load, a supportive, fee-free sales and lead-generation platform for small and medium logistics companies. Our platform helps sales brokers maximise monthly performance and hit their targets faster. By connecting providers with verified clients worldwide, Goods2Load allows logistics businesses to generate qualified leads, leverage ROI-driven strategies, track data trends, and convert offline players into digital sales in under three minutes.

With extensive experience in wholesale and medical import-export, I have a proven track record of scaling businesses internationally. I’m passionate about making logistics accessible for small and medium enterprises, combining innovation, strategy, and market insight to drive growth, efficiency, and social impact.

What was your dream job as a child?

A pilot — like my father.

What’s the biggest change you’ve seen in the industry?

A loss of trust. Business used to be done with a handshake; now everything needs verification.

What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever shipped?

Goats! Yes… real goats.

What’s one buzzword you secretly dislike?

“Bandwidth.” Just say you’re busy!

Window or aisle seat?

Aisle seat all the way — freedom first.

What’s the best business lesson you’ve learned the hard way?

Not everyone who claps for you wants you to win.

If you could swap jobs with anyone for a day, who would it be?

An astronaut — go to space, float in zero gravity, and see Earth like never before.

Which three items would you bring to a desert island?

A satellite phone, water purifier filter bag, and the Bible.

Tea or coffee?

Coffee — Italian entrepreneurial fuel.

What’s your guilty pleasure TV show or movie?

The Matrix (1999). What happens when the simulation ends?

What’s the most exciting place you’ve visited for work?

Dubai — it changed my life as a human and my entire business vision.

If you could introduce one new regulation in air cargo, what would it be?

Mandatory sustainability standards — measurable and transparent.

What’s your go-to karaoke song?

Coldplay — Fix You. A kind of entrepreneur’s national anthem.

Describe your job in three words.

Connect. Digitalize. Accelerate.

What’s your hidden talent?

Spotting potential where others see waste.

If you could instantly master one skill, what would it be?

AI & coding — to build faster what I envision.

What’s something on your bucket list?

Launch Goods2Load globally and celebrate from space — literally.

What’s the best airport in the world, and why?

Dubai International — efficient, visionary, and always moving forward.

If air cargo had a mascot, what would it be?

A falcon — fast, precise, and unstoppable.

How did you get into airfreight/logistics?

By solving problems no one else wanted to solve. Logistics chose me.

What quote has most resonated with you?

“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.”

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?

Protect your vision until it’s strong enough to walk alone.

What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?

Moved to a new country alone to rebuild myself and my business from scratch.

If you could have dinner with any three people, living or dead, who would it be and why?

Elon Musk (to talk scale), Jeff Bezos (to talk logistics), and Jesus (to talk purpose).

What’s something we wouldn’t know about you from your CV?

I’m driven by faith more than strategy — I trust there’s always a bigger plan for all of us.

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Having become a journalist after university, Edward Hardy has been a reporter and editor at some of the world's leading publications and news sites. In 2022, he became Air Cargo Week's Editor. Got news to share? Contact me on Edward.Hardy@AirCargoWeek.com

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