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Breakbulk Summit 2026

Start date: 12 October 2026

End date: 13 October 2026

All-day event

Location: ANTWERPEN - ' A Room with a ZOO' & Kinepolis Business Center

Breakbulk | Event | Ports

The port’s breakbulk legacy continues at the new Breakbulk Summit

Join the event in Antwerp on October 12-13 for the first Breakbulk Summit, a new event by Port of Antwerp-Bruges drawing on Antwerp’s long standing breakbulk heritage. The summit will bring together professionals from around the world to share insights, discuss trends, and strategize for the opportunities and challenges shaping modern breakbulk logistics.

What can you expect?
A two-day event packed with bold insights, international speakers, and the latest developments shaping the breakbulk industry.

Unboxed is more than just the theme of this breakbulk conference; it’s an invitation to step outside the usual, open up fresh ideas, and discover insights you won’t find anywhere else:

Engaging presentations covering the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the global breakbulk industry.
Networking breaks throughout both days, offering valuable opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders.
A vibrant evening reception, on the border between city and port, perfect for informal discussions and building strong business connections.

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