To fill out and submit your online MHA, please visit this Material Handling Link. (Located under MY ACCOUNT after log in).
Material handling (drayage) is the process of receiving your materials or equipment either at the advanced warehouse before the show or at show site. The service includes delivering to your booth, removing empty containers for storage during the show, returning the empty containers to your booth after the show, delivering your materials back to the dock, and loading on your outbound carrier for outbound shipping.
All material handling charges for direct shipments are already included in your space rate regardless of weight or number of shipments, provided your shipment/trucks check-in at the PACK EXPO Services (PES) Marshalling Yard by 2:00 PM on your assigned targeted move-in date.
You may also ship your items to the advance warehouse. Warehouse rates can be found here
This pre-paid fee also includes a one-time spot of equipment and display material. Any additional rigging or booth work will be done at the exhibitor’s expense. Exhibitors must be in the booth to take advantage of the one-time spot.
Any freight which requires assembly, un-skidding, uncrating, unbolting, stacking, or special equipment for unloading (including 30,000 lb. forklifts and cranes) and anything else which makes your machinery or freight non-show ready is NOT eligible for the one-time spot. Additional rigging and material handling charges could apply.
NOTE: Space rate includes material handling for the Primary Exhibitor's display material and equipment only. Additional product or equipment not from the Primary Exhibitor is subject to additional billing. Primary Exhibitor is defined as the exhibitor who signs the Exhibit Space Application and Contract.
Every outbound shipment will require a Material Handling Agreement (MHA) and shipping labels. A separate MHA is required for each outbound shipment. PACK EXPO Services (PES) provides standard shipping labels. Exhibitors are responsible for providing carrier specific labels.
IMPORTANT: Your carrier name on the MHA MUST match the carrier name that will be checking in at the marshalling yard. If your carrier name does not match the MHA name, there is a chance that your carrier will NOT be dispatched in a timely manner to pick up your freight and result in waiting time charges from your carrier. (PES is not responsible for these charges) Once onsite and your freight is packed and ready to be loaded on your outbound carrier, return completed Material Handling Agreement(s) to the Exhibitor Service Center. Do not leave them in your booth with your freight!
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