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Forced Freight - Whose Fault?

The dreaded call -"we have forced your freight!" Whose fault? - Probably yours!

The most common reason shipments get forced by the general contractor following a tradeshow is that the exhibitor did not turn in a bill-of-lading. This can turn out to be a very costly mistake. When a shipment is forced (the term used by the general contractor to describe freight for which there is either no paperwork turned in or a carrier specified, or the carrier fails to pick up) on to one of the show carriers you can end up paying enormous transportation charges. The rates most often are computed at full tariff with no discount. Additional problems occur if freight is to be shipped from one show to another as the carrier is not familiar with your shipment requirements and the timing of the next show. If the show dates are close together you could be facing a situation in which you might not have an exhibit when you arrive. Talk to your exhibit house, your shipping company, or at last resort visit the show desk for the proper paperwork prior to leaving the show floor.

Absolute Exhibits offers a wide range of trade show equipment and marketing services. We are a full service exhibit house that primarily rents and sells exhibit and display booths. In addition to design, engineering, graphic, and fabrication departments, we hold a union-affiliated installation and dismantle company with contracts in Las Vegas, southern and northern California, Seattle, Houston, and partners in Chicago, New Orleans, Atlanta, and Orlando.
International – Working in the international environment for our clients either coming from outside the USA or going to international venues is a vast undertaking. Show floor rules and regulations are just a small part of the overall project of moving your exhibition display to a foreign country. International shipping, moving exhibits from customs to show site, and meeting that show’s particular rules and regulations are just a minor element of our international account managers’ responsibility for our clients. We have a full network of international partners that work with us to arrange rental exhibits, installation and dismantle crews, and paperwork issues in most of the world’s largest international venues. Additionally, we offer rental services from small displays to full pavilions, built to client specs in the USA. Please call and speak to any of our International Account Executives. References will be sent upon request.
Sales - We create distinctive marketing atmospheres using advanced materials. From pop-up booths to custom exhibits – exhibit systems that make working on today’s show floor trouble-free. We distribute both Abex Display Systems and Mero TSK exhibit systems of Germany.
Online Store - Using our in-house shopping cart at www.DisplaysandExhibits.com, purchase banner stands, fabric billboards, billboards-in-a-bag, counters, podiums, graphic cases, director chairs, lights, literature holders, pop-up booths, table throws and more – online – shipped to your door. The Internet is the great equalizer. We wheel and deal with national exhibit manufacturers to bring our clients the best pricing on the highest quality displays and accessories. We are in this for the long run and we will make certain that your warranties are met. Shop and compare and know who you are buying from!
Absolute I&D - We recognize that our clients are our most important assets – and have added our own union installation and dismantle company to continue the Absolute Exhibits service our clients expect. Go to www.AbsoluteI&D.com for rates and services.
Used Booths - Visit the Absolute Exhibits Used Booth Classifieds section. This service is provided free to the public. Post and edit your own information – this is a very successful service for exhibitors with used exhibit properties.
Connect - Our story, contacts, references, Absolute Exhibits brochure, and our yearly show calendar all in this one section. Along with Show Time – a monthly newsletter archived on this site with tips, trends, and information about the trade show world.
Contact - Contact information for Orange, California and Las Vegas, Nevada offices and warehouses.
In the News - Showtime Newsletters, published articles, and opt-in information.
References - Quotes from our clients.