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Everything You Need to Know About
Display Transportation

Thompson/Kerr Displays is proud to present the twelfth in a series of informative article summaries from Nomadic Displays, makers of portable trade show displays.

Making the right transportation decisions for your display and materials will not only save you time and money, but also a great deal of aggravation. "Everything You Need to Know About Display Transportation" provides 9 tips on how to get your trade show exhibits from one location to another safely and economically.

The more time you have to plan, the better able you are to organize the best transportation options for your specific needs. Leaving transportation to the last minute will reduce your options and raise your costs.

Other topics discussed in the article include:

  • Choose what's right - determine your right transportation option. Your four main choices are common carrier, van line, air freight or courier services like DHL or FedEx.
  • Do your homework - select a carrier that has dedicated exhibition services and drivers who have experience delivering to show sites.
  • Label correctly - label every box, carton or crate you ship with the show name and booth number you are shipping to.
  • And more

Read the full Nomadic article for more details and additional terms: Everything You Need to Know About Display Transportation. (opens in new window)

Series Archive:

Week 1:

Selecting the Right Trade Show

Week 2:

Getting the Most Out of Trade Show Services

Week 3:

Effective Ways to Cut Trade Show Costs

Week 4:

Techniques For Creating Show-Stopping Graphics

Week 5:

Creating Strong Presentations

Week 6:

Essential Components of Pre-Show Mailings

Week 7:

Use Giveaways Effectively and Leave a
Lasting Impression

Week 8:

Questions That Qualify Prospects

Week 9:

Trade Show Industry Terms

Week 10:

International Exhibitors: Know Your Audience

Week 11:

A Motivated Staff Guarantees Fantastic Trade Show Results

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