04-06 November 2025

Antwerp expo Belgium

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OUR 2024 sponsors

AXL was proud to work with some of the industry’s leading brands, associations and media publications. Through working together, we are able to provide the breakbulk industry with the global recognition it deserves.

Interested in becoming an event sponsor for 2025? Contact Raj on +44 (0)20 3196 4314 or click below to email.

port of antwerp-bruges

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Port of Antwerp-Bruges is a major lifeline for the Belgian economy: more than 300 line services to over 800 destinations ensure global connectivity. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges annually handles around 238 million tonnes of international maritime freight and is home to Europe’s largest integrated chemical cluster. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges accounts, directly and indirectly, for a total of around 143.000 jobs and more than €20 billion added value.

Antwerp, your breakbulk home port

Port of Antwerp-Bruges is the perfect port when it comes to shipping steel, project cargo, fruit, forest products and cars across Europe. Every consignment is unique and, thanks to its can-do attitude and extensive experience of specialised companies, the port provides high-quality shipment of the most diverse breakbulk cargo.

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North Sea Port

Versatile, multimodal and with plenty of space for development: that is North Sea Port. We are a versatile port, because a large diversity of goods pass via our quays. We are a multimodal port, because we provide access to the hinterland via wide range of transport options, with a strong emphasis on inland shipping.

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Flows

Flows is the Dutch-language online news platform for the world of freight transport and provides 24/24 news and updates, with a daily newsletter. Flows reports independently and expertly on facts, developments and people in shipping, freight transport, Flemish ports, customs and logistics. Flows provides that news from a Flemish perspective, but with a broad view of international business. Flows reporting is the work of professional journalists with a sharp focus on one or more sectors and actors in the broad landscape of goods flows. The owner, ProMedia BE bv, guarantees the complete independence of the editorial staff. The editorial articles are separate from all commercial messages from advertisers or partners.

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RHB Stevedoring

RHB Stevedoring handle several kinds of cargoes on their own, private and independent breakbulk, perfectly located, terminal. Loading, unloading, transshipment of seavessels, coasters, pontoons, trucks, containers, and economical and sustainable transport per river barge.

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Mammoet Belgium nv

When it comes to lifting and transporting, Mammoet is a global heavyweight. And we also like to make ourselves strong locally. Whether you want to place air conditioners, bridge parts or the last stretch on a construction project. Mammoet is there for you anywhere in the country. No matter how big or small your project is.

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Konecranes

Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses, serving a broad range of customers, including manufacturing and process industries, shipyards, ports and terminals. Konecranes is committed to providing you with lifting equipment and services that increase the value and effectiveness of your business.

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Sarens

Sarens is a global leader in heavy lifting and crane rental services, specializing in complex projects across industries like oil and gas, power, and infrastructure. With operations in over 60 countries, they offer solutions for lifting, transporting, and installing heavy loads. Known for their advanced equipment and skilled team, Sarens focuses on safety, innovation, and efficient project delivery.

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Movers Maritime

Movers Denizcilik Tic. A.Ş. is a maritime management company with four vessels in their fleet. They plan to expand their fleet with experienced office personnel who have seafaring backgrounds. They also provide additional services like time charter operations and act as asset managers and brokers to assist their business partners in various maritime needs.

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AXL PARTNERS

Apollo Academy

The Apollo Academy is a place for learning, engaging, and sharing knowledge. These tenets are more important today than ever, as secular shifts taking place in financial markets—including the end of a long cycle of loose monetary conditions—are creating new challenges for individuals saving for retirement and building wealth.

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TL-Hub

TL-Hub, the premier recruitment platform for transport and logistics professionals. Together, with AXL, they are organizing a dedicated Job Day on October 10, 2024, at the Antwerp Expo, providing an effective platform for recruiters and job seekers to meet and connect.

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Lamberigts & Van Daelen

Founded in 1961 by Mr. Mathieu Lamberigts, M. Lamberigts & A. Van Daelen NV acquired A. Van Daelen's shares, dating back to 1948. In 1991, Mr. Philippe Goossens became the owner and CEO. The company facilitates import and export businesses, primarily in Antwerpen, Zeebrugge, and Rotterdam ports. They emphasize the need for certifications, insurances, licenses, and understanding of complex logistics procedures. While not aiming to become a major multinational, they rely on a trusted global network for consistent performance. They prioritize personalized service, trust, and a reliable documentary flow in logistics. Their commitment is to provide dependable logistics services, even in challenging situations.

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Varamar

Varamar is a shipping company established back in 2009 by Alexander Varvarenko. Varamar is well known as a carrier dealing with breakbulk, heavy & oversized, and dry-bulk cargo.

For over a decade, we have developed transport solutions for dismantled plants, factories, wind turbines, bridges, vehicles and even stadiums. We have developed our own methods based on in-house competences and provide a strong set-up for worldwide shipments.

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Konecranes

Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses, serving a broad range of customers, including manufacturing and process industries, shipyards, ports and terminals. Konecranes is committed to providing you with lifting equipment and services that increase the value and effectiveness of your business.

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QTerminals

QTerminals is a terminal operating company jointly established by Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani Qatar – 51% shareholding) and Qatar Navigation (Milaha – 49% shareholding) and is responsible for enabling Qatar’s imports and exports, its maritime trade flows and stimulating economic growth locally and regionally.

QTerminals provides container, general cargo, RORO, livestock and offshore supply services in Phase 1 of Hamad Port, Qatar’s gateway to world trade.

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Movers Maritime

Movers Denizcilik Tic. A.Ş. is a maritime management company with four vessels in their fleet. They plan to expand their fleet with experienced office personnel who have seafaring backgrounds. They also provide additional services like time charter operations and act as asset managers and brokers to assist their business partners in various maritime needs.

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