04-06 November 2025

Antwerp expo Belgium

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Who you'll meet

AXL attracts over 3,800+ project cargo owners, freight forwarders, EPCs, ports and more from every corner of the globe. With attendees from 66+ countries, AXL offers numerous networking opportunities for exhibitors and visitors to further their crucial business conversations.

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Who visits

AXL attracts visitors from across the maritime breakbulk supply chain, letting exhibitors meet all their clients in one convenient location.

Primary Business

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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

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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​

Key Job Functions

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Logistics

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Operations

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Project Management

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Chartering

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Ports & Terminal Management

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Government

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Engineering

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Distribution

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Agricuture

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Paperboard

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Procurement

Cargo owner industries

Shippers drive the industry forward, with ever-growing demands for better volume, reliability, and flexibility. The cargo owners at AntwerpXL represent a range of industries from all over the world.

Who visited in 2023

AntwerpXL 2023 attracted representatives from the biggest cargo owners from across the world. Here are just a few of them:

The visitor numbers were very good, but it’s the quality of the people and the conversations you have with them that matter, and at this show both of these have been excellent.

Albert-Jan Ars, Commercial Manager
Katoen Natie

AntwerpXL proved to be a great platform to say hello and to catch up in one place. The event was a key meeting point to learn about upcoming trends.

Enzo Philips, Head of Marketing & Sales
Panalpina

We’ve been impressed by the number of people at the show – a great mix of customers, prospects and suppliers. Antwerp XL has been big enough to be very productive without being impersonal

John Hawthorn, Director
Central Oceans

Networking

Connect with the global breakbulk industry

AXL is 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 have in store for this year.

ANTWERPXL CONNECT

AXL Connect is our fantastic networking tool that enables you to search & connect with your fellow visitors & exhibitors to arrange meetings at the event. It’s a great way to meet new clients, and expand your network.

NETWORKING BAR

The social hub of the event, the Networking Bar is where visitors come to relax, catch up with peers, grab a refreshment, and make new connections with a global audience of breakbulk, heavy lift & project cargo professionals.

PORT OF ANTWERP TOUR

Diving into the world of breakbulk, project cargo, heavy lift and RoRo, we have the opportunity to discover the Port’s unparalleled capabilities in these areas, and connect with industry peers on a tour of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges before the Opening Ceremony kicks off.

OPENING CEREMONY

To launch the fourth edition of the show in grand style, we invite all visitors to attend the Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception. Visitors will be welcomed with a glass of bubbly and a chance to connect with fellow visitors and exhibitors, and have a sneak peek at what the event has in store!

LATE-NIGHT NETWORKING

On day two of AXL, attendees are able to grab a complimentary drink, see what special events the exhibitors were running on their stands, and mingle with global cargo owners, freight forwarders, ports, carriers, and more.

NETWORKING AFTERPARTY

Just because the show closes for the night, doesn’t mean the party has to stop! We head down to Café Den Bengel Bar on the Old Town Square to carry on celebrating with old colleagues & new friends in the historic City of Antwerp.

Contact the AXL Team

Thinking about taking a stand or sponsoring the event? Our team are here to help with your enquiries.

Mags

Mags

Portfolio Manager

+44 (0)79 052 73691

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Eleanor

Marketing Manager

+44 (0)20 3196 4365

Ali F

Alexandra

Marketing Executive

+44 (0)20 3196 4254