Monday, June 10, 2013

Should you Ship Your Trade Show Properties to the Advanced Warehouse or Direct to Show Site?



Legacy can help you decide which choice is best for you. There are PROS and CONS to both methods:

Shipping to the Advanced Warehouse - PROS:
  • Your shipment will receive priority delivery to show site
  • If properties are coming from a previous show, Advanced allows free storage for 30 days. This eliminates having to send freight back or to a storage facility and shipping it out a second time – less handling and less cost.
  • You can schedule your labor start time knowing your booth should be there

Shipping to the Advanced Warehouse – CONS:
  •  Drayage rates can be higher because of double handling
  •  Higher risk of damage because of double handling
  •  Less prep time before show
  •  No pad wrapped or loose freight can be sent to the Advanced Warehouse

Shipping Direct to Show Site – PROS:
  • Interstate shipments utilizing Unigroup Logistics/Legacy Transportation will not incur waiting time charges!
  • Less handling of freight so less chance of damage
  • More prep time before show
  • Can ship pad wrapped and loose freight direct to show site
  • Drayage rates can be lower without double handling

Shipping Direct to Show Site – CONS:
  • No guaranteed delivery time to your booth site so it's more difficult to schedule labor, because wait time can be very difficult to predict
  • Wait time fees can vary drastically and cannot be planned in advance (note: wait fee is waived on interstate shipments using Unigroup Logistics/Legacy Transportation)

Contact a Legacy customer service rep at 800-297-0990 to help you decide which option is best for your company, your show and shipment.

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