✅DO
- Consolidate Your Shipment
Combine items onto one pallet or crate whenever possible
Use Proper Packaging
Secure freight with pallets, crates, shrink wrap, or banding
Label Everything Clearly
Use official show labels with company name, show name, and booth number
Ship to Advance Warehouse
Ensure your freight is delivered before you arrive
Include Accurate Paperwork
Provide Bill of Lading, correct weight, and tracking details
Plan Ahead
Ship early and confirm deadlines to avoid delays
Use Reliable Carriers
Choose carriers that deliver in one shipment
❌DON’T
- Ship Multiple Small Packages
Can result in multiple handling charges
Send Loose or Unprotected Items
Increases risk of damage and special handling fees
Forget or Mislabel Shipments
Can delay delivery or misroute freight
Ship Last Minute to Show Site
Higher risk of delays and additional costs