Sponsors
Host sponsor
Ostend-Bruges International Airport
Welcome to Ostend-Bruges Airport (OST Airport), where flexibility meets efficiency in the heart of Europe. Nestled in the Western part of Flanders, Belgium, OST Airport stands as a key player in the region’s transportation and logistics network. Strategically located and seamlessly connected to major European markets, our airport serves as a pivotal link for businesses seeking unparalleled speed and reliability in cargo transport.
Our prime location places us at the intersection of major European transit routes, offering a significant advantage for air cargo operations, with a special feature of our own: our proximity to the Channel Tunnel (1h drive time) for rapid access to the UK. OST Airport is easily accessible via road, rail, and seaports, ensuring efficient connectivity to major industrial and consumer markets across Europe.
At OST Airport, we pride ourselves on our 24/7 fast and flexible cargo services, with no slots and no capacity restrictions. This dedication to efficiency is further enhanced by a 3,200m runway.
One of our key strengths lies in our extensive warehouse facilities. With 25,000 m² dedicated to various types of cargo and an additional 7,000 m² for refrigerated and freezer facilities, OST Airport provides the infrastructure needed to accommodate a wide range of cargo requirements.
In a significant milestone for the Versluys Cargo Village project, we have successfully completed the construction of 12,283 m² additional warehouses. This expansion underscores our commitment to meeting growing demands in air cargo logistics.
With no slots and fast turnarounds, OST Airport ensures that cargo flights experience excellent on-time performance. The dedicated cargo apron with multiple wide body stands and efficient logistics operations on the ground contribute to our reputation as a premier choice for businesses and logistics providers in Europe.
Co-Host Partners
Oostende Economisch Huis
Unlock Your Business Potential in Ostend
At Economic House Ostend we are the driving force behind economic development. Our mission is to help unlock the potential of your business, large or small, in the heart of Europe. Ostend is becoming the leading destination for business in cargo, logistics and aviation. With its ideal location right in the heart of Western Europe, just a stone’s throw away from the French, UK and Dutch borders, Ostend serves as a strategic gateway for international trade, offering unparalleled access to key markets and seamless global connections. Paired with its unique advantages and entrepreneurial spirit, it’s the perfect base for your global ambitions.
We actively support entrepreneurs in industries ranging from industry, manufacturing to logistics, retail and hospitality. By connecting businesses with local expertise, facilitating administrative processes, and providing tailored advice, we ensure an effortless start or expansion in Ostend. Our team helps you build connections with key stakeholders, identify prime locations and access a skilled workforceto maximize your business impact.
Ostend is a city on the rise, combining its rich maritime history with a forward-thinking approach to business. Its prime coastal locationoffers unrivaled connectivity via a bustling port, international airport, excellent train station and direct access to the highway, to make the movement of goods across Europe both seamless and cost-effective. These attributes make it not only a logistical hotspot for a local and tourist driven market, but also for European and global trade.
We invite you to discover why Ostend is the ideal location for your business and support you to turn your vision into reality. Let’s connect during the World Cargo Summit 2025 and explore Ostend’s infrastructure, talent and business-friendly environment. We’re here to help your business take off.
Tulpin Group
Tulpingroup is a 3 PL – 4 PL logistics provider specialised in fruit/vegetables and other perishables. Tulpingroup is based in Oudenburg Belgium (8 KM from Ostend) and has offices at Ostend Airport.
Tulpingroup had proper customs agency, forwarding agency , proper second line handling as well as a transport company with 40 proper owned reefer trailers. Tulpingroup is among the most loyal customers of Ostend Airport,having operational office since 1989. We are active on 3 airports in Belgium, 2 in Holland, 3 in Germany, 1 in Luxemburg and 1 in France.
This year Tulpingroup (UK LTD) and Tulpingroup Spain have been founded for further expansion.
Visit: https://tulpingroup.eu
Versluys Logistics
Versluys Logistics with headquarters in Ostend (Belgium) is a 100% subsidiary of the Versluys Group. Versluys Group operates in various sectors, including construction, residential project development, retail and offices and logistics real estate.
Ostend-Bruges Airport has the opportunity to evolve into a modern cargo hub at the heart of Western Europe, it serves as a gateway to the UK, Flanders, Northern France, and the Southern Netherlands. It is offering fast and direct connections to the ports of Antwerp-Bruges and Ostend.
Versluys Logistics will play a key role as a catalyst in the airport’s future growth.
Versluys has already developed several air cargo and e-commerce warehouses at Ostend-Bruges Airport. This state-of-the-art Cargo Village project will be developed with sustainability in mind, utilizing green and renewable energy sources.
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Finnair Cargo
Finnair Cargo is a modern air cargo carrier offering fast, high-quality transport between Asia, Europe, Middle East and North America, through its Helsinki hub. Finnair Cargo specialises in temperature-controlled cargo, such as pharmaceuticals, seafood and other perishables. The operations at its state-of-the-art COOL Nordic Cargo Hub at Helsinki Airport are designed using modern technology and data monitoring systems to enhance efficiency and transparency of air cargo logistics.
Finnair, one of the world’s oldest continuously operating airlines, offers cargo service to/from approximately 60 destinations in Europe and 15 long-haul destinations in Asia, Middle East and the United States with its Airbus fleet that includes eighteen A350s.
Step into COOL: https://cargo.finnair.com/coolterminal360/
Visit: https://cargo.finnair.com/en
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Strike Aviation
Discover the Strike Aviation Group Advantage
At Strike Aviation Group, we take pride in being a nimble and highly adaptable General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA). Established in Switzerland, we have grown to operate in 25 countries, representing airlines globally and commercializing airfreight capacity.
Our smaller size allows us to swiftly meet the unique needs of our clients, offering tailored solutions that are both efficient and effective. With our vast experience, we have consistently demonstrated our commitment to exceptional service and operational excellence, ensuring your cargo is managed with the utmost care and efficiency.
Why Choose Strike Aviation Group?
Our flexibility is our greatest strength. We can quickly adapt to market changes and customer demands, providing bespoke solutions tailored to your specific requirements. We offer a level of personalized attention that ensures your satisfaction, with a dedicated team always ready to go the extra mile.
Our extensive experience has expanded our skills and capabilities, making us a trusted name in the industry. Our proven track record speaks for itself, as we consistently deliver on our promises, ensuring your cargo reaches its destination safely and on time.
In today’s fast-paced global market, speed and agility are crucial.
We excel in quick decision-making and rapid responses to market changes, ensuring your cargo moves efficiently. We specialize in providing customized solutions,
whether handling fragile or time-sensitive cargo, accommodating special requests or managing last-minute changes.
We are proud to be the first GSSA to focus on sustainability in aviation and diversity in the industry, committed to making a positive impact on the world. Our offices are equipped with cutting-edge IT and telecommunications technologies, including a state-of-the-art computer system capable of handling bookings, track & trace, post-flight revenue reports, and cargo yield analysis. We are honored to be your UNSTRIKEABLE Cargo GSSA, delivering exceptional service and flexibility. Experience the difference with Strike Aviation Group – where adaptability meets excellence.
Let us handle your cargo needs with the precision and care you deserve. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your business. Our exceptional service is made possible through our exemplary and long-standing collaboration with Aviapartner and Ostend Airport. For over 15 years, we have valued the special service and flexibility we receive from Aviapartner, who excel in ground handling, and our seamless communication with Ostend Airport. This partnership has been instrumental
in honing our expertise and expanding our capabilities, allowing us to serve you better.
Visit: http://www.strike.aero
Danlex 78
Danlex
Tech & Service Provider
At Danlex, we bring over 27+ years of expertise in delivering and maintaining world-class detection and security screening technology for airports, air cargo, ports, border crossing points, governmental and urban security.
Our profound industry knowledge and interdisciplinary team of experts with core capabilities in data science and digital technologies, enables us to drive transformation and deliver next-generation service excellence with AI and IIoT features.
Leading the Way in Predictive Maintenance
Since 2017, Danlex has been developing AI-powered products and services for predictive maintenance of non-intrusive inspection systems. Our innovative approach setting new standards in the industry.
Our flagship product, PM4X LPR, is an AI-driven and vendor agnostic solution for real-time monitoring, condition-based and predictive maintenance of x-ray systems.
The solution comprises real-time asset health monitoring, an early-warning system for sending autonomous alert notifications to service specialists, and provision of remote resolution management with recommended actions in response to failures.
PM4X LPR gives you the ability to proactively make informed decisions to:
- optimize the maintenance process;
- reduce maintenance costs;
- ensure seamless functionality;
- guarantee high availability of x-ray systems;
Explore how PM4X LPR can enhance your operations—visit PM4X LPR website!
Funded by the EU through the NextGeneration EU: Project BG-RRP-2.006-0015-C01
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Uplift International
UPLIFT brings SAF to the Cargo Sector:
UPLIFT INTERNATIONAL Holding BV is a leading company in aviation fuel and fuelling services, with extensive experience across various aspects of the aviation fuel supply chain. Our expertise encompasses fuel supply logistics, fuel procurement, consultancy services, airport fuel storage and handling, fuel into-plane services, and the engineering, construction, and financing of fuelling infrastructure. Additionally, we specialise in manufacturing mobile fuelling equipment to meet diverse operational needs.
As part of our commitment to the future of aviation, UPLIFT is dedicated to advancing the transition towards sustainable aviation. We have access to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and are equipped to deliver it responsibly, ensuring all necessary certifications are in place. This enables our airline customers to benefit from SAF, helping them comply with the EU ReFuel mandate and supporting voluntary initiatives to meet the evolving demands of their clients.
In collaboration with cargo industry expert Steven Verhasselt, FB Cargo Strategy Consulting (Hong Kong SAR) and Cargo Strat (Belgium), UPLIFT is uniquely positioned to provide tailored solutions for the cargo sector. Our services are designed to address the specific needs of cargo operators, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and sustainability in their operations.
By integrating our broad expertise with a forward-looking approach, UPLIFT INTERNATIONAL Holding BV continues to deliver innovative, reliable, and environmentally conscious solutions to the aviation industry.”
Visit: https://www.uplift-int.com
WFS
WFS, a SATS company, is the world’s largest air cargo logistics provider and one of the leading providers of ground handling services, powered by our service excellence, agile innovation and global network.
As a combined company, SATS and WFS create an Americas-Europe-APAC network with a global footprint of more than 215 cargo and ground handling stations in 27 countries.
Visit: https://www.wfs.aero
