Trade show freight, direct to the dock.
Flat-rate pickup and delivery to any U.S. show site - no advance warehouse, no drayage fees, no surprises.
Get an Instant Rate
Shipment Type & Quantity
Pickup + direct show dock delivery included. Zone 1-4 pricing shown
THE SAVINGS
Same freight.
Half the cost.
Traditional trade show shipping routes freight through an advance warehouse — adding receiving, storage, and transfer fees before it ever reaches the venue. We bypass that entirely.
Traditional Way
$1,625
avg. all-in cost / pallet
- LTL freight to warehouse
- Warehouse receiving fee
- Storage charges
- Warehouse drayage transfer
- Dock-to-booth handling
NEX EXPO Express
$845
flat rate + on-site handling
- Pickup Included
- Direct show dock delivery
- No warehouse fees
- No drayage transfer
- Decorator handles dock→booth
Average savings per pallet
Zone 1 example · your savings may vary by zone
No Advance Warehouse
Freight goes from your door directly to the show-site loading dock. No receiving fees, no storage costs.
Saves $400–$900 per pallet
Direct-to-Dock Show Delivery
We deliver directly to the show-site loading dock at major U.S. venues. Dock appointments coordinated.
Fully show compliant
One Flat Rate – No Surprises
Pickup and direct dock delivery in a single price. No per-hundred-weight math, no fuel surcharges.
Hidden fees: none
All Shipment Types Covered
Trunks, standard pallets, tall pallets, and wooden crates — all under the same flat-rate model.
Trunks • Pallets • Crates
PROCESS
Four steps.
Zero guesswork.
From instant quote to booth-ready freight — we handle every step so you don't have to.
01
Get Your Rate
Enter your ZIP, select your show, and choose your shipment type. Instant pricing — no account needed.
02
Schedule Pickup
We coordinate pickup from your door and consolidate your freight before the show. All logistics managed.
03
Show Dock Delivery
We deliver directly to the show-site loading dock as your direct-to-dock carrier.
04
Booth Ready
The official decorator moves freight from dock to booth — exactly as required by show regulations. You focus on exhibiting.
TRUNK
Trunk / Road Case
≤ 350 lb
$325
Pickup + show dock delivery
- Included in flat rate
- Show dock delivery included
- Dock appointment handled
STANDARD
Standard Pallet
≤ 1,000 lb
$495
Pickup + show dock delivery
- Included in flat rate
- Show dock delivery included
- Dock appointment handled
OVERSIZE
Tall Pallet
≤ 1,000 lb / 72” height
$595
Pickup + show dock delivery
- Included in flat rate
- Show dock delivery included
- Dock appointment handled
HEAVY / CUSTOM
Wooden Crate
≤ 800 lb
$895
Pickup + show dock delivery
- Included in flat rate
- Show dock delivery included
- Dock appointment handled
Volume Discount
when shipping 2 or more
e.g. 2 pallets → save $100 total
Best Value
when shipping 4 or more
e.g. 4 pallets → save $400 total
Return Savings
on return shipments booked at checkout
Book outbound + return together
No account needed · instant pricing
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
Most drayage happens
before the show.
Traditional carriers route your freight through a warehouse before it ever reaches the venue — stacking fees at every transfer. We skip all of that.
Starting point
LTL
Advance Warehouse
Drayage Transfer
Show Dock
Booth
3 unnecessary fees — warehouse receiving, storage, and transfer add $800–$1,200 per pallet.
Starting point
Direct LTL
Advance Warehouse
Drayage Transfer
Show Dock
Booth
$780 avg saved per pallet · Direct-to-Dock Carrier · direct to dock, zero warehouse
Direct-to-Dock Carrier
We deliver directly to the show-site loading dock at major U.S. venues — no warehouse, no middleman, no surprise fees.
No warehouse middleman
Decorator Handles Dock → Booth
The official show decorator moves freight from dock to booth as required. We handle everything before that point — they handle the last mile onsite.
Show regulation compliant
Show-Ready Delivery, Zero Friction
Dock appointment scheduling and all pre-delivery coordination — managed by us so your freight arrives on time without penalties.
All paperwork handled
One small fee. Applies to everyone.
After eliminating warehouse drayage, only the decorator's standard dock-to-booth handling applies. The biggest cost is already gone.
Maximum savings achieved
No account needed · instant pricing
NOW BOOKING
Upcoming Trade Shows
ALOA-2026
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Shipping deadline
Jun 15, 2026
A3 AUTOMATE 2026
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Shipping deadline
Jun 15, 2026
NFPA-2026
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
Shipping deadline
Jun 15, 2026
Trellis Impact 2026
Moscone Center West
San Francisco, CA
Shipping deadline
Jun 16, 2026
FDC-2026
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Kissimmee, FL
Shipping deadline
Jun 18, 2026
ALAAC-2026
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Shipping deadline
Jun 18, 2026
IECSC-2026
Las Vegas Convention Center - West Hall
Las Vegas, NV
Shipping deadline
Jun 22, 2026
Summer Fancy Food Show 2026
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, NY
Shipping deadline
Jun 22, 2026
FFFS-2026
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, NY
Shipping deadline
Jun 30, 2026
AHRA-2026
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
Shipping deadline
Jul 6, 2026
CPNA-LV-2026
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
Shipping deadline
Jul 6, 2026
ICAST-2026
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
Shipping deadline
Jul 7, 2026
BUILT FOR
Trade show shipping,
finally working right.
One platform for every type of exhibitor — from startups doing their first show to agencies managing fifty.
For Exhibitors
You manage booth timelines, budgets, and pressure. We remove warehouse delays and surprise fees so your freight arrives on time and on budget.
See how it worksFor Booth Builders
You coordinate materials across multiple shows. We simplify inbound shipping so your crews focus on build-out — not chasing freight.
See how it worksFor Brands
Show up at every show. Spend less doing it. Volume discounts, multi-show account management, and flat-rate pricing.
See how it worksFor Event Agencies
You manage multiple clients, shows, and vendors. Our flat-rate model keeps proposals clean and margins protected.
See how it worksFor Show Organizers
You need predictable delivery windows and compliant carriers. NEX EXPO delivers directly to the show-site loading dock and coordinates dock appointments for your exhibitors.
See how it worksFor Logistics Teams
You need reliability, tracking, and repeatability. Replace chaotic broker chains with one scalable, end-to-end workflow.
See how it worksCOMMON QUESTIONS
Questions we hear a lot.
Common questions about flat-rate pricing, drayage, and what's included. View all FAQs →
Is this available at all trade shows?
We operate at all major U.S. trade shows and convention centers, with over 13,000 shows in our directory. Enter your show in the rate tool to confirm availability and see pricing. If your show isn't listed, request it and we'll add it within 24 hours.
Do I completely avoid drayage?
You avoid the warehouse stage — which is the largest and most expensive part of drayage. The decorator's on-site dock-to-booth handling is smaller and remains, as required by show regulations. This applies to all direct-to-dock carriers — it cannot be avoided
How does flat-rate pricing work?
You get one all-inclusive price before you ship — covering pickup, transportation, decorator coordination, dock appointment scheduling, and show dock delivery. No per-hundred-weight math, no fuel surcharges, no post-show invoices.
Do I need an account to get a rate?
No. You can get an instant flat-rate quote in under 60 seconds without creating an account. An account is only required when you're ready to confirm and book your shipment.
Can I track my shipment?
Yes. Once your shipment is booked you can track it in real time through your account dashboard. You'll also receive email updates at key milestones — pickup confirmed, in transit, and delivered to show dock.
Will I receive a post-show invoice?
No. Your flat rate is locked in before you ship. What you see at checkout is what you pay — no post-show invoices, no surprise charges. The only additional fee you may receive is from the official show decorator for dock-to-booth handling, which is outside NEX EXPO's control.
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Our team typically replies within a few hours
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