Exhibiting in a show is a very detailed process and is compounded when planning a show in another country. For our international exhibitors here are a few helpful hints to ease your way.

United States Terms vs. International Terms

United States Term	International Term
Drayage/Material Handling	Freight or Handling
Bill of Lading	Delivery Order
Marshalling Yard	Truck Staging Area
Booth	Stand
Skid	Pallet
CWT	100 lbs/45 KG
Rigging	Assembly/Disassembly
Trailer	Box Vehicle

Booth Information:  Click here to view information about booth and pricing policies.

Shipping :

• Plan to ship early – With increasing security procedures causing delays, it is imperative that you meet the published deadlines.
• How to ship – Select ocean freight if your schedule allows for up to 6 weeks transit. Choose airfreight for a much shorter transit time. Small ocean freight shipments (under 1 cubic meter) incur several minimum charges, so air freight is sometimes less expensive than sea freight.
• Use professional exhibition freight forwarder - Forwarders without detailed exhibition experience and without a network of exhibitions specialists can make Customs and transportation mistakes. Avoid arriving to an empty booth. Eastern Freight Forwarders is the Official International Freight Forwarder for the show. International shipping information can be found in the Vendor Forms – Material Handling & Shipping section of the show manual.
• Labeling and Packing – U.S. Customs requires that all goods be permanently marked with their country of origin. Clearly label every piece with your company name, the name of the show and your booth number. Large labels work best. Be sure that your packing materials are adequate for both the means of transport and the sensitivity of your goods.
• Documentation – Prepare a commercial invoice in English with complete descriptions and model/serial numbers. List harmonized numbers if available. Include a packing list with the dimensions, gross and net weights of each package shipped. Use this commercial invoice for returning goods back to your country.
• Insurance – Take out adequate insurance to cover your exhibit to and from the show. Refer to the General Liability Insurance Coverage located in the pre-show information section of the manual.
• Send us this questionnaire with your answers at the earliest to help you achieve success at our Trade Show.

Ordering Electrical :

• Voltage in the United States is typically 120/208-volt, 3-phase @ 60 Hz.
• European voltage is typically 220/400-volt, 3-phase @ 50 Hz.
• US power use capacity is typically measured in wattage or amperage.
• European power use capacity is typically measured in KW (kilowatts).
• Freeman (electrical vendor for NAB) has power transformers (also known as a buck and boost) to convert US voltages to European voltages with capacities of up to 225 amps. A transformer must be ordered for voltages higher than 208 (up to 230-volt).
• 308-volt is not standard and requires a transformer to be placed in your booth (call for quote).
• Conversion of 50 Hz to 60 Hz is rarely required (solid state converters are available, but very expensive to rent.)
• Equipment with D.C. (Direct Current) solid-state motors and controls do not require Hertz conversion.
• Equipment with A.C. (Alternation Current) motors may require Hertz conversion due to an output shaft speed increase of 20%.
• A good reference for international electrical information is http://kropla.com/electric.htm.