Exhibitions / Congresses

Antwerp XL

Austria, Antwerp - October 8-10, 2024
Antwerp XL AXL, the award-winning breakbulk and heavy-lift event, is returning for its fourth edition from 08 - 10 October 2024 at Antwerp Expo, Belgium.

Hosted at the heart of the European breakbulk market, AXL is dedicated to providing a platform for the breakbulk, RoRo, heavy lift and project cargo industry to create valuable connections and unforgettable experiences.

With a focus on providing a quality focused environment for the industry, AXL ensures you create meaningful relationships that can make transporting breakbulk easier, faster and less hassle for you and your projects.
Date(s)
October 8-10, 2024
Venue
Antwerp expo
Editorial calendar - planned features
CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY
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Movers & Shakers
Sue Tomic Sue Tomic
Board chair, Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA)
Strategic business development manager, Heli Materials Handling Oceania
Chief executive officer, Hire Industry Association of New Zealand (HIANZ)
Chief executive officer, Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA)
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