04-06 November 2025

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AntwerpXL provides visitors with valuable insight into important topics and trends within the breakbulk sector. Hosted at the heart of the European breakbulk market, AntwerpXL provides a platform for the breakbulk industry that delivers valuable connections and unforgettable experiences for visitors and exhibitors alike. Take a look at the experiences available to you at AntwerpXL 2023.

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception

Join us as the ribbon is cut for the official Welcome Reception, perfect for networking, seeing what the show has in store, and relaxing with a glass of champagne!

BUSINESSRUN TO ANTWERPXL

BUSINESSRUN TO AXL

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges invites you to participate at the:
53rd BUSINESSrun AntwerpXL
This event is a run, not a race. Everybody is welcome!

Bridging the talent gap

Bridging the talent gap

On day three of this year’s AntwerpXL we’ve partnered with multiples institutions such as the University of Antwerp, Karel de Grote University College and Randstad to invite the brightest new recruits to the show. There will also be a session in the Main Deck conference on day three dedicated to closing the talent gap, featuring a range of recruitment specialists from around the globe.

Port of Antwerp Tour

Port of Antwerp Tour

Before the Opening Ceremony gets underway, spend the afternoon meeting your fellow visitors and touring the historic Port of Antwerp and its breakbulk facilities. Registration to attend closes on 6 November.

1-2-1 MEETINGS PROGRAMME

1-2-1 MEETINGS PROGRAMME

AntwerpXL Connect is a fantastic networking tool on our event app that enables you to search & connect with your fellow visitors & exhibitors to arrange meetings at the event.

The KoneCranes After Party

The KoneCranes After Party

After hours on 29 November the industry will be networking till late at the famous Café Den Bengel, Antwerp, in the Grote Markt in town. It’s a free to attend after party for all so be sure to join the community there!

The Main Deck Conference

The Main Deck Conference

Delivered by leading experts, The Main Deck programme will explore key issues facing the breakbulk market, and how visitors can overcome them.

CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION

CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION

AntwerpXL will be hosting all project cargo owners as VIP's at our champagne networking reception. Come and join us!

ppg training

PPG TRAINING

The PPG Project Forwarding Certificate is for those in project logistics, with modules on heavy-lift cargo. Led by PPG's Kevin Stephens and communication expert Rodger Hall, the two-day class on Nov 28-29, 2023, in Antwerp, Belgium, boosts careers and productivity for project forwarders.
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event news

The next edition of AntwerpXL will be bigger and better, but with the same focus on breakbulk. Here are some recent exciting announcements from the event.

COP 29: Maritime Industry’s Role in the Energy Transition

As world leaders and experts gather at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, the maritime industry is under the spotlight for its role in tackling climate change. With 80-90% of global trade by volume transported by sea, the sector is crucial in driving the global energy transition.

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