TRADE SHOW SHIPPING DO’S AND DON’TS

2007-04-17 04:46:40

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Efficient trade show shipping is vital in the success of trade show exhibitions. It is the process of handling and transporting exhibit materials to ensure that it arrives in time for the trade show. Inefficient handling of trade show shipping jeopardizes the entire trade show.

The following are the dos and don’ts of trade show shipping to ensure successful implementation of trade shows.

Do’s

Do properly label and number shipment materials

Make sure that you properly label and number boxes containing exhibit materials. Generally label boxes for inbound and outbound trade show shipping. This process avoids lost of trade show boxes during freight.

Do complete the Material Handling Form

Material handling form is an important document for trade show shipping. Completion of this form ensures proper shipment of exhibit materials as specifically outlined to carriers.

Do acquire specialized packaging for plasma monitors

Specially arrange for the packaging of plasma monitors during trade show shipping. Heavy containers especially used for plasma monitors ensure avoidance of breakage during freight. Also, make sure that your carrier company provides insurance coverage for plasma monitor shipping.

Do save money by condensing

Using interlocking carpet panels condense size of your booth thus saves you money in booth construction and shipment. You can reuse interlocking carpet panels thereby saving money on booth rental. You can ship it in smaller cases lowering shipping costs.

You can also save money on shipping cost by determining the weigh and measurement of each exhibit materials you are shipping. Some freight handlers overcharge cost of trade show shipping by just estimating dimensions and measurements of materials for shipment. You can avoid this by labeling filled up shipment boxes of its exact weight and measurement.

Don’ts

Don’t forget to read shipment contract

Be sure that you have read the specifications specified in the trade show shipping contract. It will help you to act appropriately when problems arise regarding your shipment.

Don’t be complacent

Do not be complacent in the arrangements of trade show shipping. Make regular follow-ups on the progress of the shipment as well as clarifications on any issues encountered in the process.


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