ISLA event: Logistics & Service Supply Chain Days - Coming to Katoen Natie

Join Katoen Natie and ISLA for the Logistics & Service Supply Chain Days, a two-day event bringing together service and logistics professionals from leading OEMs across multiple industries. Through expert presentations, case studies, interactive discussions, networking opportunities, and exclusive tours of Katoen Natie’s aftermarket operations, attendees will explore the trends, challenges, and solutions shaping the future of service supply chains and spare parts logistics.

  • Date: 09-10 September 2026
  • Location: Antwerp, Belgium
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This is what you can expect

  • Learn from OEMs

    Three case studies from manufacturers running parts- and service-intensive businesses, each with open Q&A

  • Walk the warehouse floor

    Katoen Natie's aftermarket operation and a highly automated warehouse serving almost 400 DIY stores

  • Dinner on board

    A boat tour through Europe's second-largest port, dinner on board with peers from 60+ OEMs across industries

  • Interactive workshop

    Pick the topics that keep you up at night and work through them with peers

This year's speakers

Thibaut Van den Berghe

Head of aftermarket and automotive industry Katoen Natie

Ruben Coetsier

Business development manager Katoen Natie

Day one

Antwerp
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Havenhuis Visit Explore the headquarters of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, an iconic building designed by Zaha Hadid and opened in 2016
Port of Antwerp-Bruges Presentation Learn about Europe's second-largest seaport and its role in global supply chains.
Networking with Industry Peers Connect with service and logistics professionals from leading OEMs.
Harbour Boat Tour Enjoy an exclusive tour through the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, including views of Europe's largest container terminal.
Dinner on Board Continue discussions and networking in an informal setting while cruising through the harbour.

Day two

Kallo
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Registration Registration and morning coffee
OEM Case Studies & Presentations Hear real-life examples and insights from industry leaders on service supply chains and spare parts logistics.
Interactive Discussions and Q&A Exchange ideas and discuss current challenges and opportunities with peers and experts.
Guided operational tours Experience Katoen Natie's logistics operations supporting a leading powersports OEM and visit a highly automated warehouse serving nearly 400 DIY stores across Belgium and the Netherlands.
Interactive Workshop Session Collaborate with fellow attendees on current topics and trends in service supply chain operations.
Event Wrap-Up Key takeaways and closing reflections from two days of learning, networking and operational insights.

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The previous ISLA summit was fully booked for on-site attendance, and this edition is deliberately kept small.
We’d love to welcome you in Antwerp — reserve your seat today.

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