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
Movers & Shakers
Jett Chitanand Jett Chitanand
President EPG Americas, Ehrhardt Partner Group (EPG)
CEO, Duravant
Manager of automated solutions engineering and implementation, MHS Lift
President and CEO, Manitou Group
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