Surge in Registrations, Exciting New Features, and Unmatched Industry Buzz

AntwerpXL 2024, from 8-10 October, features top industry names like Caterpillar, Siemens Energy and Tata Steel. Highlights include a Recruitment Day, 40 Under 40 Awards, and extensive networking opportunities. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) September 26, 2024 - AntwerpXL (AXL) 2024, the premier event for the breakbulk, heavy lift, RoRo, and project cargo sector, is poised to make a significant impact this year.

This year's registration numbers include prominent names such as Caterpillar, Tata Steel, Siemens Energy, Manuchar Steel, ArcelorMittal, Thyssenkrupp, Desmet, Steelforce, Toyota, and Hitachi Energy. The notable anticipation surrounding the event reflects the sector's renewed enthusiasm for face-to-face engagements and the essential value of personal connections in managing complex cargo operations.

Peter Molloy, AXL advisory board member, emphasised the event’s strategic planning and collaboration: " It was inspiring to work closely with the AXL team and fellow board members to create a program filled with forward-thinking topics. This collaborative effort is crucial to ensuring AXL 2024 tackled both current challenges and future complexities in project and breakbulk transport, delivering valuable insights and solutions for the industry.”

Marc de Beunje from DHL added: "AXL 2024 is a cornerstone event for our industry. The quality of registrations and the diverse range of participating companies underscore the event's importance. It's a key opportunity to engage with peers, discover innovative solutions, and advance our sustainability and strategic goals."

This year's AXL event will also feature two exciting new initiatives. The new Recruitment Day powered by TL-Hub on 10 October will connect industry talent with top employers, offering valuable networking and career development opportunities for professionals at all levels. Additionally, the prestigious 40 under 40 Awards Ceremony, also on 10 October, will celebrate the achievements of young professionals by recognising the most promising talents under 40 in the industry, highlighting their contributions and potential.

AXL 2024 will take place from 8-10 October, featuring a comprehensive agenda. On 8 October, attendees can participate in a chartering course, a tour of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, and an opening ceremony; the following day includes the 62ND BusinessRun, WISTA Belgium networking drinks, and a Happy Hour at the networking bar, sponsored by North Sea Port. The day will culminate with the official closing after-party, hosted by Konecranes, providing further opportunities for professional networking and engagement. The event concludes on 10th October with a recruitment day and brunch in the networking lounge, followed by the prestigious 40 Under 40 award ceremony.

With registrations already surpassing expectations, early sign-up is encouraged to ensure participation in this vibrant and influential event.

For registration details and more information about the event, visit AXL Registration and view the full conference programme here.

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