WHY VISIT ANTWERPXL?

Connect with industry leaders, explore innovations, and grow your breakbulk business.

Dedicated to the breakbulk, project cargo, roro and heavy lift industries

THE FUTURE OF BREAKBULK

AXL was first held in 2019 and quickly established itself as a key event in the maritime and logistics calendar. After its successful inaugural edition, the exhibition continued to grow, despite interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, returning stronger in subsequent years.

The event is strategically located in Antwerp, home to one of the largest ports in Europe, making it an ideal venue for an exhibition focused on breakbulk and project cargo. AXL returned in 2024 to bring the breakbulk community together again to showcase innovative technology, overcome industry challenges, and build relationships based on trust. 

Our visitors AXL attracts over 3.800+ project cargo owners, freight forwarders, EPCs, ports and more from every corner of the globe. Additionally, AXL offers numerous networking opportunities for exhibitors and visitors to further their crucial business conversations.

CARGO OWNER INDUSTRIES

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Equipment

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Engineering, Procurement & Construction

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Government & Association​

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Contracting, Commercial & Financing​

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Barge & Inland Waterways​

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Maritime Transport

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Freights Forwarder

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Ports & Terminals 

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Cargo Owner

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Road, Rail & Air Transport

Our strategic partner
Port of Antwerp-Bruges is a major lifeline for the Belgian economy: more than 300 line services to over 800 destinations ensure global connectivity. We are proud te be a trusted partner in this vital hub of international trade.

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the community

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loves AXL.

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Trusted. Valued. Influential.

Hosted at the heart of the European market, AXL offers a dedicated platform for the breakbulk, project cargo, RoRo and heavy-lift industry to forge valuable connections.
With 3,800+ attendees, from 58+ countries worldwide and a 40% international reach, AXL solidified its status as a must-attend for the community. The 100+ exhibitors included logistics companies, freight forwarders, carriers and shipping lines, who all contributed to the success of AXL through showcasing their pioneering displays. Be part of this vital event for the heavy-lift and project cargo industry, and join the community today.
Connect with the global breakbulk industry
AXL 2024 was all about connecting those working in the breakbulk, heavy-lift, project cargo, and RoRo industries, forging new relationships and business opportunities. Check out what networking events we had on at AXL this year.

KEY PARTNER VISITS IN 2024