breakbulk,
project cargo, RORO & heavylift
04 - 06 November | Antwerp expo
Trusted. Valued. Influential.
AXL, the award-winning breakbulk and heavy-lift event, is at the heart of the European breakbulk market.
AXL offers a dedicated platform for the breakbulk, RoRo, heavy-lift and project cargo industry to forge valuable connections and create memorable experiences.
With a strong emphasis on quality, AXL cultivates an environment where the industry can build meaningful relationships that streamline breakbulk transport, making future projects smoother, faster and more efficient.
XL-ING IN BREAKBULK, PROJECT CARGO & HEAVYLIFT
AXL, the award-winning breakbulk and heavy-lift event, is returning for its fourth edition over 08 – 10 October 2024 at Antwerp Expo, Belgium.
Hosted at the heart of the European breakbulk market, AXL is dedicated to providing a platform for the breakbulk, RoRo, heavy lift and project cargo industry to create valuable connections and unforgettable experiences.
With a focus on providing a quality focused environment for the industry, AXL ensures you create meaningful relationships that can make transporting breakbulk easier, faster and less hassle for you and your projects.
AntwerpXL, the award-winning breakbulk and heavy-lift event, will be held on 08 – 10 October 2024 in Antwerp, Belgium.
Boost your business in breakbulk! Hosted at the heart of the European breakbulk market, AntwerpXL provides a platform for the breakbulk, RoRo, heavy-lift and project cargo industry that delivers valuable connections and unforgettable experiences for visitors and exhibitors alike.
With 3,800+ attendees, AntwerpXL is a quality focused event allowing you to save time and see project cargo owners in one place at one time, in an environment that establishes trust and enhances networking.
Attracting 66+ countries and 100+ exhibitors, AntwerpXL attracts a high quality audience allowing you to showcase your capabilities, attract potential clients and explore a diverse range of products and services whilst enhancing your competitive edge in the market.
Run by the community, for the community, 96% of exhibitors feel exhibiting at AntwerpXL is important to them. Be part of this vital event within the breakbulk, project cargo & heavy-lift industry and join the community today.
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WHAT TO EXPECT AT AXL?
SEE THE HIGHLIGHTS FROM AXL 2024
AXL 2023 was a record breaking event, with over 3,800+ attendees, from over 66+ countries. Discover why so many of the breakbulk, project cargo & heavylift industry’s key players come to AXL.
What did you miss?
Here is what our visitors benefited from by visiting AXL
Speakers from the 2024 edition
Susan Oatway, Senior Research Analyst, S&P Global
Sharanya Kumaramurthy, Market Intelligence Manager & Interim Head of Consult, Energy Industries Council
Robert Drew, Head of Global Logistics, Tata International
Raza Mehdi, Senior Specialist/Project Lead – Supply Chain at Toyota
Peter Molloy, Senior Analyst, Drewry Shipping Consultants
Joe Bettles, Market Analyst, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
Igor Alves, Transport & Logistics Manager, Hitachi Energy
Gudrun Janssens, EU Office, BIMCO
Dominique Gijbels, CEO GTT, Automotive
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XL-ING IN COMMUNITY BUILDING
AXL 40 UNDER 40
AXL once again IS championing the top 40 breakbulk, project cargo and heavy-lift professionals under the age of 40.
AXL 40 Under 40 celebrates the young professionals who have either achieved greatness already or have the potential to become the next generation of industry leaders.
I really enjoyed the event, it was great getting to know so many new people. Everything was well-organised and the networking was great, I will attend 2025’s edition.
Forwader, ArcelorMittal
It’s very good to see the big crowd coming back to AXL year after year, and a growing scene. Sustainability and renewables are also very well presented and overall it is a great show.
Senior Port Specialist, Vestas Wind Systems
We met a variety of different clients. Some come from the US, some from the Middle East, we also saw local stakeholders so it was a big variety.
Head of Industrial Projects, DHL Industrial Projects
HOST SPONSOR
PORT OF ANTWERP-BRUGES
Port of Antwerp-Bruges is a major lifeline for the Belgian economy: more than 300 line services to over 800 destinations ensure global connectivity. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges annually handles around 238 million tonnes of international maritime freight and is home to Europe’s largest integrated chemical cluster. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges accounts, directly and indirectly, for a total of around 143.000 jobs and more than €20 billion added value.