04-06 November 2025

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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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04 – 06 November 2025 | Antwerp Expo

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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

XL EXHIBITORS

Our leading exhibitors offer you cutting-edge solutions and insights to help make your projects easier to ship

XL MAIN DECK

Delivered by leading experts, the Main Deck conference stage is curated to explore key issues facing the breakbulk market, and how you can overcome them

XL CONNECT

AXL offers networking that will help you connect with a global breakbulk audience, and forge lasting new relationships

XL 40 under 40

Recognising those with potential to become industry leaders in the future and those who have achieved greatness already – are you next?

PORT TOUR

Benefit from the unique opportunity to network and uncover best port practices from the biggest breakbulk port in Europe: Port of Antwerp-Bruges!

Speakers from the 2024 edition

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Unlock the full AXL experience with the official Event App.

Access event schedules, exhibitor lists, floor plans, and networking opportunities. Stay updated with real-time alerts and connect with industry experts. Make the most of your AXL experience with this essential app.

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2024 Sponsors

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.