Trade show freight, direct to the dock.
Flat-rate pickup and delivery to any U.S. show site - no advance warehouse, no dryage fees, no surprises.
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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
EAC Certified Show Delivery
We act as your Exhibitor Appointed Contractor at every major U.S. show. Dock appointments handled.
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 dock as your official Exhibitor Appointed Contractor.
04
Booth Ready
The official decorator moves freight from dock to booth — exactly as required by show regulations. You focus on exhibiting.
PRICING
One price.
No surprises.
Pickup and direct show dock delivery included. See zone 1–4 pricing →
TRUNK
Trunk/Crate
≤ 350 lb
$325
Pickup + show dock delivery
- Included in flat rate
- EAC compliant delivery
- Dock appointment handled
STANDARD
Standard Pallet
≤ 1,000 lb
$495
Pickup + show dock delivery
- Included in flat rate
- EAC compliant delivery
- Dock appointment handled
OVERSIZE
Tall Pallet
≤ 1,000 lb / 72” height
$595
Pickup + show dock delivery
- Included in flat rate
- EAC compliant delivery
- Dock appointment handled
HEAVY/ CUSTOM
Wooden Crate
≤ 800 lb
$895
Pickup + show dock delivery
- Included in flat rate
- EAC compliant delivery
- 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 · EAC compliant · direct to dock, zero warehouse
Official EAC Status
We're your Exhibitor Appointed Contractor — authorized to deliver directly to the show dock at major U.S. venues. No warehouse middleman.
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
Full Compliance, Zero Friction
COI documentation, EAC registration, dock appointment scheduling — all managed by us so your freight arrives on time without penalties.
All paperwork handled
Only the Small On-Site Fee Remains
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
NAB Show 2026
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
Advance deadline
May 26, 2026
InfoComm 2026
Orange County Con. Center
Orlando, FL
Advance deadline
May 30, 2026
SEMA 2026
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
Advance deadline
Oct 23, 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.
Exhibitors & Brands
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 worksExhibit Builders & Contractors
You coordinate materials across multiple shows. We simplify inbound shipping so your crews focus on build-out — not chasing freight.
See how it worksStartups & Growing Brands
Your first shows shouldn't destroy your budget. Get enterprise-grade logistics without enterprise-grade cost.
See how it worksMarketing & Event Agencies
You manage multiple clients, shows, and vendors. Our flat-rate model keeps proposals clean and margins protected.
See how it worksEvent Managers & Show Organizers
You need predictable delivery windows and compliant carriers. NEX EXPO delivers directly to show docks and coordinates all exhibitor requirements.
See how it worksLogistics & Operations 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.
Everything exhibitors ask before their first booking. View all FAQs →
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.
Does the decorator allow direct dock delivery?
Yes. We deliver as your official Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC). The decorator moves freight from dock to booth, as required by show regulations — we handle everything before that point.
Do you deliver inside the exhibition hall?
No. We deliver to the show-site loading dock. Dock-to-booth handling is performed by the official show decorator, as required by venue rules. This is true of all EAC shippers.
What paperwork do you handle?
We manage COI (Certificate of Insurance) documentation, EAC registration with the show, and dock appointment scheduling — the paperwork exhibitors typically struggle with most.
Is this available at all trade shows?
We operate at major U.S. trade shows and venues. Check the show directory or enter your show in the rate tool to confirm availability and see pricing for your specific event.
How do multi-pallet discounts work?
Discounts apply per shipment and are calculated automatically at booking. Ship 2 pallets and save $50 each. Ship 4+ pallets and save $100 each. Return shipments save 15%.
Still have questions?
Our team typically replies within a few hours
STOP GUESSING.
START SAVING.
Get predictable flat-rate pricing and compliant delivery to the show dock — in minutes.
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