American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Friday, June 22 - Monday, June 25, 2018

The deadline to order for this Show has already expired

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Quick Facts

What's Included in the Standard Booth

  • No booth package for standard exhibitors
    Backwall Drape: Purple & White
    Sidewall Drape: Purple
    Aisle Carpet Color: Pepper
    		 Pavillions
    Backwall Drape: Teal & White
    Sidewall Drape: Teal
    Aisle Carpet Color: Pepper
    Small Press Exhibits
    Backwall Drape: Teal
    Sidewall Drape: Teal
    Table Skirt Color: Teal
    Aisle Carpet Color: Pepper
    1 - 6' Skirted Table
    Grey Carpet for Booth

Important Dates and Deadlines

*All inbound carriers must check into the advance warehouse by 2:00 PM to be guaranteed same day unloading. Loading docks become busy and cannot always accommodate late afternoon arrivals due to heavy congestion.

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Thu. May. 17, 2018Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse*: 8:30 AM
Mon. May. 28, 2018Warehouse will be CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day
Wed. May. 30, 2018Discount Deadline Date for Orders Received with Payment
Fri. Jun. 15, 2018Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges* 2:00 PM
Wed. Jun. 20, 2018Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Thu. Jun. 21, 2018Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Fri. Jun. 22, 2018Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 4:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-in
Wed. Jun. 20, 20188:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Thu. Jun. 21, 20188:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Fri. Jun. 22, 20188:00 AM To 4:00 PM
Show Hours:
Fri. Jun. 22, 20185:30 PM To 7:00 PM
Sat. Jun. 23, 20189:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sun. Jun. 24, 20189:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Mon. Jun. 25, 20189:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Mon. Jun. 25, 20182:00 PM To 8:00 PM
Tue. Jun. 26, 20188:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Mon. Jun. 25, 2018Empty containers will be returned starting at 2:00 PM
Tue. Jun. 26, 2018 All exhibitor materials must be removed by: 12:00 PM
Tue. Jun. 26, 2018 Carriers must be checked in by 10:00 AM
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Shipping Addresses



Advance Shipment to Warehouse
GES
American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
c/o ETS
3761 Louisa St
New Orleans, LA  70126
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on or between business days: Thursday, May 17, 2018
  • Thursday, May 17, 2018 - Friday, June 15, 2018

Warehouse receiving hours are:
  • Traditional Freight:  Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM; Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM & Holidays.

  • Small Package:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and Holidays. (Includes UPS, FedEx, Amazon and DHL)

Maximum piece size is 104"H x 96"W x 96"L x 3,000 lbs.

Please refer to the GES Warehouse Closure Calendar for official closure dates.

*All inbound carriers must check into the advance warehouse by 2:00 PM to be guaranteed same day unloading. Loading docks become busy and cannot always accommodate late afternoon arrivals due to heavy congestion.

Please note: Shipments arriving before Thursday, May 17, 2018 will incur a storage fee. Shipments arriving after Friday, June 15, 2018 may incur an additional charge. Please refer to the Material Handling/Drayage Services page for more information.

Direct Shipment to Exhibit Site
GES
American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA  70130-1755
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on:
Wednesday, June 20, 20188:00 AM To 4:30 PM 
Thursday, June 21, 20188:00 AM To 4:30 PM 
Friday, June 22, 20188:00 AM To 4:00 PM 

Return to Warehouse:
Please note that the GES New Orleans office does not offer Freight Return to Warehouse Services. All freight must be picked up at the conclusion of the show by your chosen carrier. If your carrier does not show up, your freight will be re-routed. Once your freight is re-routed, it will be billed to your order confirmation.

Please Note: Shipments not arriving on the above designated time frame, on a holiday, or on overtime will incur additional charges.


1313 Tchoupitoulas
Marshaling Yard Site Address
1313 Tchoupitoulas
New Orleans, LA  70130
United States of America

Need more info on how to ship and where? Review Material Handling Information

GES Logistics

Shipping to the Show with GES Logistics - We Can Ship It For You

Let us handle all your shipping needs and enjoy priority move-in/move-out and more.

With decades of trade show experience, GES Logistics understands your transportation needs. As the Official Services Provider for your show, we offer a variety of fully integrated services and competitive rates that include:

  • One-way or roundtrip shipping to and from the show floor.
  • Priority move-in/move-out.
  • Online tracking 24/7.
  • Show site GES support team.

Roundtrip domestic logistics for non-local shipments of 5,000 lbs or less is called Transportation Plus and also gets you:

  • 10% off material handling.
  • Free weight certificate.
  • No carrier wait time fees.
  • All GES tradeshow services within one invoice (No need to track invoicing from other carriers).

GES will not act as Importer of Record (IOR) or Ultimate Consignee regarding exhibitor freight and will not provide a Power of Attorney to any entity regarding exhibitor freight.