Comments on: Inside Trade Show Shipping

By: Anatomy of a Trade Show

Anatomy of a Trade Show — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:35:25 +0000

Shipping your exhibit and materials to a trade show almost always offers two choices. The first choice is to an advanced warehouse address and the second is direct to the show site. There will be advantages to each option that varies by show. For much more specific details on shipping freight to trade shows read our article titled: Inside Trade Show Shipping.

By: cdsdisplays

cdsdisplays — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:56:13 +0000

Thanks Michael, That is exactly what was meant, but overlooked the proper wording. Thanks for the clarification.

By: cdsdisplays

cdsdisplays — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:54:57 +0000

Thanks so much for the additional detail Brad. There is unfortunately a point where we feel our articles may get too long if we touch on every aspect therefore the comments from other professionals really help. Thanks again, Joe

By: Brad Jarzemski

Brad Jarzemski — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:37:12 +0000

As an industry professional I love educational information I can share with clients. As a seasoned logistics provider this topic is right in my wheelhouse. In regards to crate damage I would like to point out the other factors that I feel are more relevant to damage then LTL handling.

1.) Show contractor Folk Lift Drivers have no liability for the handling of the crates.

2.) The handling of an empty crate at show site is often treated without any regard because there are no contents in the crate to concern with. It is during the time empty crates are removed from the exhibit floor, put on a trailer or in a “bone yard” and then returned to the booth for packing that that are handled multiple times. A great that gets mishandled when it’s empty will lead to the deterioration of that crate before it comes back home.

3.) Crates that are not repaired or reinforced after they have been handled multiple times will deteriorate during handling.

4.) Not are crates are made well and/or contents secured properly.

These are not excuses for mishandling or abuse that can happen in a shipping system, but crates will continued to be handled with folk lifts and handling accidents will happen. Because LTL line-haul carriers and forwarder agents to have a minimum liability towards the well being of the shipments they touch, I like to believe a bit more caution is used when handling LTL shipments vs a show contractor who could care less.

Thank you for taking to time to share “good information” to those who may not be exposed to other sides of our industry.

Brad

By: Michael Reed

Michael Reed — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:26:52 +0000

“When shopping for shipping or freight services to a trade show you should consider getting quotes from show management” Just wanted to point out that it is mentioned twice in the “Choosing a shipper” paragraph that you should be contacting Show Management for this. Your “Official Carrier” as SELECTED by Show Management will be listed in the exhibitor kit, and most likely on the show website. It is there you may find the contact information for that freight specialist

By: John Lee

John Lee — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 18:56:01 +0000

Thank you for taking the time to pull this together. Concise, informative and well-thought out.
Even better that your conclusions and advice is consistent with our own! Bravo!