AXL is where the world’s leading players in breakbulk gather to connect, learn, innovate and do business. Taking place in November 2025, in the European hub of the industry, the event gives cargo owners, ports, carriers, forwarders, and all those working in breakbulk logistics the connections and the know-how to overcome any obstacle, and deliver without fail.
As the only dedicated business event for the breakbulk maritime industry located in Antwerp, there are a range of benefits in attending AXL.
Explore our comprehensive list of leading industry players, innovators, and experts who are driving the future of breakbulk, heavy-lift, and project cargo.
You can filter through our extensive exhibitor list to tailor your experience and search for the right products and suppliers to make your shipping projects more cost effective, efficient and easy.
AXL hosted a range of diverse networking opportunities designed to facilitate strong relationship building. Attendees found their next partners, future colleagues, and industry connections to build their networks.
From drinks and apps, to brunches and tours, participants got involved with their community!
AXL 2024 was an outstanding event, with over 3,800+ project cargo, RoRo and heavy-lift professionals, from across the globe. Discover why so many of the breakbulk, project cargo & heavy-lift industry’s key players come to AXL.
AXL hosted exhibitors from every corner of the market, from freight forwarders to ports. Check out the exhibitor list below from the 2024 edition.
AXL carefully curated a programme that helped attendees address their current challenges while also anticipating future potential problems, trends, and innovations.
The 2024 Main Deck programme took a deep dive into decarbonisation, future fuels, market updates, and attracting the next generation.
Before the Opening Ceremony got underway, attendees spent the afternoon meeting fellow visitors and touring the historic Port of Antwerp and its breakbulk facilities.
Participants got involved in raising money for charity with the 54th Business Run—a unique event that combined running, networking, and giving back to the community with a 4K and 9K run around beautiful Antwerp.
AXL is perfect for meeting potential new clients from all over the world.
The quality of the people and the conversations you have at AXL are excellent.
The energy and very open atmosphere and can-do attitude is a testament to the industry and its participants
AXL hosts an event for the breakbulk and project cargo industry and is the perfect platform that helps your business on a day-to-day basis.
