The breakbulk, project cargo, and heavy lift industry are gearing up for an exciting event, AntwerpXL 2023, set to take place at Antwerp Expo from November 28th to 30th, 2023. As the premier exhibition in the breakbulk sector, AntwerpXL promises to bring together some of the biggest names from around the world, representing every facet of the breakbulk supply chain. This three-day event will serve as a platform for cargo owners, carriers, ports, freight forwarders, shipping and maritime experts, and many more to showcase their products, services, and latest innovations.
AntwerpXL has already attracted participation from a plethora of major companies, with some prominent names already signed up. Among the confirmed exhibitors are C.Steinweg, Conti-Lines, Grimaldi Group, MSC, Spliethoff, Fednav, BBC Chartering, Konecranes, Varamar, and Zuidnatie. These industry leaders will be joined by a host of other well-known companies like Mammoet, Chipolbrok, Saudi Ports Authority, Katoen Natie, Deufol Belgie, Caribbean Line, Aertssen, Mantsinen Group, Aprojects, Navonus, Q Terminals, Port of Sunderland, Ultrabulk, and Fracht Polytra.
Speaking about the significance of AntwerpXL, Frank Voet, the commercial manager at Grimaldi Group, emphasized the event’s strategic location: “We’re in Antwerp because it’s one of the biggest ports in Europe. AntwerpXL is a great opportunity to show off Grimaldi Group’s vast range of services all around the world.” Reinaaart Van Den Broek, Northbound Trade Coordinator Europe Service at Universal Africa Lines, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing Antwerp’s importance as the gateway to Africa and breakbulk.
An Exhibition of Innovation and Networking Opportunities
AntwerpXL has established itself as the go-to event for exhibitors to showcase their products, unveil cutting-edge technologies, and make major announcements. The exhibition also presents an unparalleled networking platform. As the sole event dedicated exclusively to the breakbulk industry and hosted at a global gateway like Antwerp, it offers the ideal setting for professionals to connect, collaborate, and forge valuable business relationships.
Margaret Dunn, the Portfolio Director at AntwerpXL, recognizes the significance of the event amidst a rapidly evolving industry: “The maritime breakbulk industry is growing fast and facing a pressing number of changes, challenges, and opportunities. This means innovation, new thinking, getting even closer to current partners and forging connections with new ones are all more important than ever – and as our exhibitor list already shows, AntwerpXL is going to be the place for this to happen.”
The anticipation is building for AntwerpXL 2023, where the biggest names in the breakbulk, project cargo, and heavy lift sectors will come together. Exhibitors and attendees alike can look forward to gaining valuable insights, exploring the latest innovations, and networking with industry experts from around the globe. Whether you are a cargo owner, carrier, port representative, freight forwarder, or a supply chain professional, AntwerpXL 2023 is an event not to be missed.
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