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Thousands of breakbulk and heavy lift professionals from around the world descended on Antwerp for the best ever AntwerpXL from 28-30th November 2023.

At this year’s AntwerpXL, that took place on 28-30th November at the Antwerp Expo, stand awards were given to the most impressing exhibitors.

For the ‘Best Overall Stand’ award, the AntwerpXL team consider stand design, sustainability and atmosphere during the show! The winner this year, for the second year in a row was MSC Belgium NV who showcased a huge stand with a ship, crane, containers and bar!

At this year’s AntwerpXL, that took place on 28-30th November at the Antwerp Expo, stand awards were given to the most impressing exhibitors.

Promote your stand, invite your key customers and celebrate your attendance at AntwerpXL on social media. The winner of the ‘Best Pre-Event Marketing Campaign’ award this year was Boeckmans Belgium NV who created the most noise about AntwerpXL before the event.

At this year’s AntwerpXL, that took place on 28-30th November at the Antwerp Expo, stand awards were given to the most impressing exhibitors.

In today’s world sustainability is more important than ever. Use renewable materials, source sustainable suppliers and recycle where possible. The winner of the ‘Most Sustainable Stand’ award this year was Belgo- Iberian Maritime who showed showing the biggest commitment to the environment.

At this year’s AntwerpXL, that took place on 28-30th November at the Antwerp Expo, stand awards were given to the most impressing exhibitors.

Throw a party, create a buzz and have fun on your stand at AntwerpXL. The winner of the ‘Best Stand Entertainment’ award this year was Zuidnatie who were the exhibitor with the best entertainment onsite.

Stolt-Nielsen has announced that its subsidiary, Stolt Tankers B.V., has reached an agreement with Wuhu Shipyard to build six 38,000 deadweight tonne stainless steel parcel tankers for delivery between 2026 and 2028, with additional options for a further six new buildings.

Journalist, Molly Cooper speaks to Antonia Price, head of marketing for LGH and Rotrex in the Netherlands, Germany, UK, Belgium and France about their participation at AntwerpXL.

Neste is partnering with PTL Marine to provide Neste MY Renewable Diesel to the marine sector across California. Through this collaboration, the state’s marine industry will have easier access to renewable diesel.

Danish offshore wind energy developer Ørsted has completed a review of its US offshore portfolio. It will cease development of the Ocean Wind 1 and 2 projects, and it has taken final investment decision (FID) on the Revolution Wind project.

RightShip, the world’s leading environmental, social and governance (ESG) focused digital maritime platform, has announced a partnership with AD Ports Group, the leading facilitator of global trade, logistics and industry, to deploy RightShip’s Maritime Emissions Portal (MEP) in its portfolio of world-class ports…

A consortium of Northern European ports have announced a collaboration for AI solutions to help optimise the green transition.

As the offshore renewables industry continues to surge in prominence, the challenges and opportunities it presents are becoming a key discussion…

Journalist Molly Cooper speaks to Dominique Kuypers, manager sales at Mammoet Belgium. ‘I have a background in maritime sector and in the crane branch…

After a thorough tendering procedure, with close collaboration between Port of Antwerp-Bruges, MDK, Atelier Stadsbouwmeester and supervising partner Tractebel, the contract for the design, build and maintenance of a new port coordination centre at Port of Antwerp-Bruges, was awarded to a partnership between Group Van Roey, Van Roey Services, KAAN architects / SVR-ARCHITECTS and study firms Sweco / BLASCO.

Antwerp, Belgium, known as a bustling hub for project cargo, is the perfect backdrop for Sealogis, a company with a remarkable presence in the world of logistics.

Founded in 1885, Lalemant is one of the longest-standing transportation companies in Europe. Continuously looking for the next opportunity to improve its services, the group has expanded its activities as well as locations throughout the decades in order to meet customers’ needs and follow the market trends.