The Water Conference at Te Pae had a fixed date that was never going to move.
Method Global handled the freight from months out through to the final pick-up. This is what it involved.
Months out: one point of contact
International exhibitors and local suppliers had a single point of contact for their freight, rather than chasing several companies for answers.
Customs clearance for sea and air freight
Stands, displays and equipment arrived from overseas by sea and air. Our team tracked both and handled customs clearance so everything could move as soon as it landed.
Storage until bump-in, so cargo could arrive early
Freight that arrives early can't arrive late. For this conference, storage was part of the plan, so exhibitors could ship with time to spare.
Every piece checked and staged
Every piece was checked against the records, high value and audiovisual gear was catalogued, and everything was staged by venue zone so it reached the right place first time.
Bump-in, set-up and pick-up
- Two days of bump-in, delivered direct to each booth
- After-hours set-up on the Sunday night
- A 4am pick-up on the Thursday
- Everything repacked and returned, here and overseas
The part nobody sees
Event freight is logistics without a safety net: the deadline is fixed, the venue has its own rules, and much of the work happens after hours.
If you are exhibiting at or running an event in New Zealand, see how Method Global handles event logistics or book a discovery call.