Visitors see lights, stands, and packed aisles. Exhibitors see leads, meetings, and contracts. What nobody sees, but everybody relies on, is logistics.
Every pallet delivered, every crate lifted, every piece of equipment in the right place at the right time. Logistics is the difference between a calm organiser and one hiding in a service corridor, whispering frantic phone calls.
It’s not glamorous. But it is the backstage engine that makes the whole show run.
Complexity disguised as simplicity
From the outside, it looks easy: exhibitors arrive, their kit arrives, and somehow it all ends up in the right spot. In reality, it’s a ballet of forklifts, loading bays, customs paperwork, and time slots.
When it works, nobody notices. When it doesn’t, chaos reigns.
Pro tip: Publish clear delivery schedules in exhibitor manuals. Surprises kill efficiency.
➡️ Did you know? Our logistics team manage freight, storage, lifting, and delivery across Europe - so organisers can focus on the show, not the service yard.
Heavy lifting, light touch
One exhibitor’s “just a small machine” is another’s four-ton headache. Without proper lifting support, you’re not just risking delays - you’re risking safety.
Pro tip: Map stands with heavy exhibits ahead of time and pre-allocate slots for lifting. It prevents last-minute scrambles on-site.
➡️ Did you know? We supply forklifts, cranes, and crews to plan and handle the delivery of the heaviest kit, safely and efficiently.
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Customs without the drama
For international shows, freight is a border-crossing nightmare. One missing form, one misdeclared item, and your exhibitor’s hero product is stuck in limbo.
Handled badly, it’s an organiser’s reputational nightmare. Handled well, it’s invisible.
Pro tip: Offer exhibitors a recommended freight partner. The small intervention saves them - and you - sleepless nights.
➡️ Did you know? We handle customs clearance as part of our service. We have a specialist team dedicated to clearing the way for freight to cross borders.
Storage: the silent problem
Empty crates, packing cases, surplus stock - all have to go somewhere. If they don’t, they clutter aisles, fire exits, or worse: exhibitor booths.
Pro tip: Promote advance storage solutions to exhibitors. It makes build-up smoother and show days safer.
➡️ Did you know? We provide on-site and off-site storage, so halls stay tidy and compliant.
Logistics will never get a standing ovation. But without it, there is no show.
👉 If you want logistics that quietly deliver calm, confidence, and safety, talk to us today.