SPOTLIGHTING THE BEST, BRIGHTEST & BRAVEST OF THE NEXT GENERATION
The AntwerpXL 40 Under 40 campaign showcases the rising stars of the breakbulk and heavy lift industry. Our 40 Under 40 recognises both those with the greatest potential to become industry leaders in the future and those who have achieved greatness already. Our chosen 40 successful applicants will be celebrated at AntwerpXL itself with a special drinks reception held in their honour.
Class of 2022
Adam Tindall-Schlicht
Adam Tindall-schlicht
Director, Port Milwaukee
"Empathy is being concerned about the human being, not just their output”
Adam was appointed Director of Port Milwaukee in 2018. In this role, he oversees and directs the port’s multimodal operations, which generate over US$100 million in local economic activity each year. In his tenure, he’s already massively increased the port’s overall tonnage and amount of cargo handled.
"Empathy is being concerned about the human being, not just their output”
Adam was appointed Director of Port Milwaukee in 2018. In this role, he oversees and directs the port’s multimodal operations, which generate over US$100 million in local economic activity each year. In his tenure, he’s already massively increased the port’s overall tonnage and amount of cargo handled.
anna barska
anna barska
MD, Pol-Agent Co. Ltd.
“Together we are strong”
Anna’s powerful managing style has been influential in developing all areas of Pol-Agent Co. Ltd., especially in project cargo. She leads big contracts and manages 85 people located across four different office spaces.
“Together we are strong”
Anna’s powerful managing style has been influential in developing all areas of Pol-Agent Co. Ltd., especially in project cargo. She leads big contracts and manages 85 people located across four different office spaces.
Andy Eyre
Andy Eyre
Managing Director, Norast Supply
Having previously studied with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, Andy launched Norast Supply last year, with the aim of bringing digitalisation to the ship supply industry. He is passionate about the maritime industry and an advocate for bringing decarbonisation and sustainability onto the shipping agenda.
Having previously studied with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, Andy launched Norast Supply last year, with the aim of bringing digitalisation to the ship supply industry. He is passionate about the maritime industry and an advocate for bringing decarbonisation and sustainability onto the shipping agenda.
Asare Bediako
Asare Bediako
Assistant Director, Hillpong Ghana Limited
Benjamin Harraway
Benjamin Harraway
General Manager, Portico
As part of the senior management team and second in command, Ben has recently been promoted from Commercial Manager to General Manager at Portico. Based on the south coast of the UK Portico is Portsmouth's deep water cargo terminal handling cargoes from fresh produce, break bulk and project cargo. Ben is currently leading the company's masterplanning project to shape the direction of the business for the next 20 years.
As part of the senior management team and second in command, Ben has recently been promoted from Commercial Manager to General Manager at Portico. Based on the south coast of the UK Portico is Portsmouth's deep water cargo terminal handling cargoes from fresh produce, break bulk and project cargo. Ben is currently leading the company's masterplanning project to shape the direction of the business for the next 20 years.
Caroline Laurijsen
Caroline Laurijsen
Transport Architect, Remant Africa & Project Logistics
“Don’t be afraid to fail, be afraid not to try”
Caroline is a hands-on breakbulk specialist, driving operations across the world, including in remote locations.
“Don’t be afraid to fail, be afraid not to try”
Caroline is a hands-on breakbulk specialist, driving operations across the world, including in remote locations.
Denis Abromov
Denis Abromov
CEO, Transport Logistica East GmbH
“Successful logistics of heavy cargo is based on the competent connection of each link in the chain, taking care of every little detail in an ever-changing information flow”
Denis is logistics mentor working in heavy lift and OOG project logistics by road, sea and air. He now owns a company that handles dozens of large logistics projects every month.
“Successful logistics of heavy cargo is based on the competent connection of each link in the chain, taking care of every little detail in an ever-changing information flow”
Denis is logistics mentor working in heavy lift and OOG project logistics by road, sea and air. He now owns a company that handles dozens of large logistics projects every month.
Elvis Tuyishime
Elvis Tuyishime
Managing Director, Levy trading Ltd
Jamila Tourabi
Jamila Tourabi
Senior Logistics Operator, Sumitomo Corporation Europe
"Where there's a will there's a way"
Jamila has expert technical knowledge and a passion for breakbulk. She contributes towards the company’s internal process improvements, gaining important technical knowledge around vessel chartering and carrier selection.
"Where there's a will there's a way"
Jamila has expert technical knowledge and a passion for breakbulk. She contributes towards the company’s internal process improvements, gaining important technical knowledge around vessel chartering and carrier selection.
Jan Van Aerde
Jan Van Aerde
Owner, Independent Port Agencies BVBA
Jeroen Blacnkaert
Jeroen Blacnkaert
Commercial Manager, Katoen Natie Terminals/ Port Operations
Joris Ooms
Joris Ooms
Visualisation Manager, Mammoet
Justin Miller
Justin Miller
VIP of Commercial Services, US Ocean LLC
“Old industry needs new blood and new ideas to thrive”
Justin is responsible for leading the pricing, chartering and business development initiatives for the largest US multipurpose vessel operator in the world. He’s been influential in the growth and diversification of US Ocean LLC’s fleet, business segments and client base.
“Old industry needs new blood and new ideas to thrive”
Justin is responsible for leading the pricing, chartering and business development initiatives for the largest US multipurpose vessel operator in the world. He’s been influential in the growth and diversification of US Ocean LLC’s fleet, business segments and client base.
Jason Christie
Jason Christie
Operations Director, Into Africa Project Logistics
Katelijn de Paepe
Katelijn de Paepe
Marine Surveyor, IMCS bv
Shore-based and marine surveyor since 2013, Katelijn is a dynamic force in the IMCS Antwerp team and known for her positive attitude and energy. She specialises in pre-load surveys and lashing & securing surveys in particular.
Shore-based and marine surveyor since 2013, Katelijn is a dynamic force in the IMCS Antwerp team and known for her positive attitude and energy. She specialises in pre-load surveys and lashing & securing surveys in particular.
Klemen Butala
Klemen Butala
Commercial Director, COMARK, d.o.o.
Lisbeth Daenens
Lisbeth Daenens
Chartering Manager, Belgo Iberian Maritime
Laura De Wel
Laura De Wel
Marine Surveyor, IMCS bv.
“Find something you are good at and then make it better”
After spending time at sea as a merchant marine deck officer, Laura quickly became one of Antwerp’s leading marine surveyors. She has also co-developed and managed several worldwide ship inspection programmes.
“Find something you are good at and then make it better”
After spending time at sea as a merchant marine deck officer, Laura quickly became one of Antwerp’s leading marine surveyors. She has also co-developed and managed several worldwide ship inspection programmes.
Mateusz Dziechciarz
Mateusz Dziechciarz
Operations and Commercial Manager, POL-AGENT CO. Ltd.
“Success in breakbulk comes down to taking an individual approach to serving cargos – all are unique”
Mateusz confronts challenges with new, innovative ideas, looking to push the freight forwarding industry on. He now occupies a managerial position, and sees his ideas come to fruition.
“Success in breakbulk comes down to taking an individual approach to serving cargos – all are unique”
Mateusz confronts challenges with new, innovative ideas, looking to push the freight forwarding industry on. He now occupies a managerial position, and sees his ideas come to fruition.
Mark Hassan
Mark Hassan
Commercial Manager, GP Shipping Limited
Mark has been at the forefront of both port and ships agency commercial development and management for the last fifteen years across the UK, working largely with cargoes associated with the short-sea and offshore trades.
Mark has been at the forefront of both port and ships agency commercial development and management for the last fifteen years across the UK, working largely with cargoes associated with the short-sea and offshore trades.
Mahesh Singh
Mahesh Singh
MD, Trans Coral Shipping LLC
“Every individual is different – there is no one route to success”
Mahesh started his career as a Deck Cadet at the age of 20. Ever since, he’s worked his way up the ranks, from Operations Executive to Operations Manager, and now, he owns his own breakbulk company, with offices in Dubai, Sharjah and Mumbai.
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“Every individual is different – there is no one route to success”
Mahesh started his career as a Deck Cadet at the age of 20. Ever since, he’s worked his way up the ranks, from Operations Executive to Operations Manager, and now, he owns his own breakbulk company, with offices in Dubai, Sharjah and Mumbai.
Murilo Caldana
Murilo Caldana
Project Director and Shareholder, FOX Brasil Project Logistics
“Love it or leave it”
In eight years of work, Murilo transformed a medium-sized Brazilian freight forwarder into one of the market leaders, becoming president of the Heavy Lift Group in the process.
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“Love it or leave it”
In eight years of work, Murilo transformed a medium-sized Brazilian freight forwarder into one of the market leaders, becoming president of the Heavy Lift Group in the process.
Nidheesh Kurumangalath
Nidheesh Kurumangalath
Sales and Business Development Lead, Khimji Ramdas Shipping LLC
Nidheesh is a Project Forwarding Specialist at Khimji Ramdas Shipping LLC with more than 10 years’ experience in projects cargo logistics and breakbulk transportation through sea/air and road carrier services.
Nidheesh is a Project Forwarding Specialist at Khimji Ramdas Shipping LLC with more than 10 years’ experience in projects cargo logistics and breakbulk transportation through sea/air and road carrier services.
Oliver de wit
Oliver de wit
Senior Project Freight Forwarder, Rulewave
Rulewave provide innovative and sustainable solutions with a personal touch. The Rulewave Group is a privately owned company with a great passion for your supply chain and (project) logistics.
Rulewave provide innovative and sustainable solutions with a personal touch. The Rulewave Group is a privately owned company with a great passion for your supply chain and (project) logistics.
Rahul Agrawal
Rahul Agrawal
Vice President - Projects, Express Global Logistics
Randy Hillsman
Randy Hillsman
Global Commercial Director, United Cargo Management
“Spend more of your time focusing on the opportunities of tomorrow, rather than the problems of yesterday”
Randy leverages expertise in industrial projects, energy logistics, and project execution to drive continuous revenue growth in a dynamic and competitive market.
“Spend more of your time focusing on the opportunities of tomorrow, rather than the problems of yesterday”
Randy leverages expertise in industrial projects, energy logistics, and project execution to drive continuous revenue growth in a dynamic and competitive market.
Rasmus elsborg-jenson
Rasmus elsborg-jenson
CEO & Founder, ReFlow Maritime
“Maritime sustainability no more than a good intention if you don’t set quantifiable goals and have the ability to measure impacts”
Rasmus left the corporate world to pursue his passion to make the maritime industry more sustainable, launching his own start-up to provide digital tools for ship owners and suppliers to engage in circular maintenance.
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“Maritime sustainability no more than a good intention if you don’t set quantifiable goals and have the ability to measure impacts”
Rasmus left the corporate world to pursue his passion to make the maritime industry more sustainable, launching his own start-up to provide digital tools for ship owners and suppliers to engage in circular maintenance.
Scott Lang
Scott Lang
Projects Manager, Armitt Group
Scott is adept at finding safe and economically efficient solutions to challenges when managing projects. He always stives to be better and always puts client needs first.
Scott is adept at finding safe and economically efficient solutions to challenges when managing projects. He always stives to be better and always puts client needs first.
Shailendra Singh Chauhan
Shailendra Singh Chauhan
Chartering Manager, Multimax Shipping
Steven Schutter
Steven Schutter
Product Owner & Community Builder, NxtPort
Steven has been working to build NxtPort’s “Bulkchain” over the last two years, a collaborative, innovative platform designed to digitalise the communication between breakbulk terminals, forwarders and ship agent communities.
Steven has been working to build NxtPort’s “Bulkchain” over the last two years, a collaborative, innovative platform designed to digitalise the communication between breakbulk terminals, forwarders and ship agent communities.
Shreyas Vyas
Shreyas Vyas
Vice President, Total Movements Pvt Ltd
Having worked on a large variety of local & global projects, Shreyas has been exposed to different business aspects & diverse teams. Currently, he is part of the core management team at Total Movements PL, a leading Indian Project Forwarder.
Having worked on a large variety of local & global projects, Shreyas has been exposed to different business aspects & diverse teams. Currently, he is part of the core management team at Total Movements PL, a leading Indian Project Forwarder.
Tia Meyvis
Tia Meyvis
Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics, Ahlers
“Dream big, work hard, stay focused & surround yourself with good people.”
Tia excels at Ahlers and is the Chairman of Young Forwarders Belgium, where her personality is inspiring the next generation to get to the top in the industry.
“Dream big, work hard, stay focused & surround yourself with good people.”
Tia excels at Ahlers and is the Chairman of Young Forwarders Belgium, where her personality is inspiring the next generation to get to the top in the industry.
Tycho Van Peteghem
Tycho Van Peteghem
Engineering and Procurement, Container Technics
“Keep an open mind and never settle”
Tycho is passionate about improving the breakbulk industry through technical innovations. He recently developed highly flexible lifting beams unique to the industry, as well as systems to improve the cargo intake for windmill blades.
“Keep an open mind and never settle”
Tycho is passionate about improving the breakbulk industry through technical innovations. He recently developed highly flexible lifting beams unique to the industry, as well as systems to improve the cargo intake for windmill blades.
Valentin Carlan
Valentin Carlan
Post-Doctoral Researcher, University of Antwerp
“Spell out any idea you have, it might lead to solving a problem that many have”
Valentin is an innovative thinker. In particular, he’s done some brilliant research in the field of transport and logistics, working to bring solutions to society at large.
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“Spell out any idea you have, it might lead to solving a problem that many have”
Valentin is an innovative thinker. In particular, he’s done some brilliant research in the field of transport and logistics, working to bring solutions to society at large.
Wouter Gielen
Wouter Gielen
Project Manager, Deugro
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