AFS Metalcasting Congress

Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland

Wednesday, April 26 - Thursday, April 27, 2023

The deadline to order for this Show has already expired

I'm sorry. The online order deadline has already passed for this show. Call our Exhibitor Success Central if you still want to make an order or make any changes to an existing order.
Call us Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST at (800) 801-7648 International: (702) 515-5970.
You can also Chat with GES during normal business hours.

Material Handling/Drayage Services

What is Material Handling?

The unloading of your shipment, transporting it to your booth, storing and returning your empty crates and cartons and reloading your shipment at the close of the show (also called Drayage). This service is not included in the cost of your booth space. Avoid unexpected costs at show site and pre-order this service below. Shipping/Logistics costs are separate and are not included in material handling rates. Material Handling surcharges may apply.

LTW Surcharge: 30.00%
Special Handling Surcharge: 35.00%
Uncrated Surcharge: 60.00%

Please note: Shipments arriving before Tuesday, March 21, 2023 will incur a storage fee. Shipments arriving after Thursday, April 20, 2023 will incur a late to warehouse fee.

Need more info?

Read over the detailed Material Handling Information page.

GES is unable to receive flatbed shipments or any single piece weighing over 5,000 pounds at the Advance Warehouse.

Drivers with outbound shipments must check in at the exhibit site and the exhibitor must turn in the bills of lading by 12:00 PM to guarantee same day loading.

Freight Material Handling
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Exhibit Material Handling
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Small Package
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Carpet Material Handling
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Material Handling, Machinery
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Direct Machinery
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Cartload
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Cartload Service
$88.00
Vehicle Placement/Spotting
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Display Vehicle Placement
$507.00