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Operational costs - shipping, drayage, install and dismantle
(I&D) - are often over-looked or under-estimated by new
exhibitors. It's not unlike new homeowners forgetting about
personal property taxes and mortgage and homeowners insurances.
Lightweight, easy-to-assemble exhibits can add up to big transportation
savings... so can these transportation tips:
- Know the weight of the shipment so you can verify the
bill.
- Instead of shipping several small boxes, consolidate in
one large box or shrink-wrap on one pallet.
- Make one shipment to the convention center. Inbound shipments
are charged a minimum rate (usually 100 lbs) regardless
of actual weight.
- Specify your carrier for outbound shipments from the hall.
If you don't the drayage contractor can divert your shipment
to another carrier resulting in much higher transportation
costs.
- When scheduling labor avoid paying weekend and overtime
I&D costs.
- Don't scrimp on shipping containers. It's expensive to
redo graphics if they get damaged during shipping.
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