North America Tradeshows and Events

Planning an event in North America?

As your official Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder, DB Schenker will perform the following tasks for you:

• Obtain official recognition for your event by Canada Customs with authorization to use our "Border to Show" service - where all the shipments are cleared at the event site
• Provide Customs information for all exhibitors, delegates and speakers
• Assist you and your exhibitors in completing all relevant forms and documents
• Prepare export documentation and return bills of lading for outbound materials
• Free advanced warehousing for 30 days prior to event for all exhibitors using our services
• Provide Customs Specialists on-site from the first day of move-in to the last day of move-out
  

And should you require assistance in coordinating your Event:

• DB Schenker will contact the exhibitors via fax and telephone to assist them with their individual Customs and transportation requirements.
• DB Schenker will provide a list of freight-on-hand to event mangers and exhibitors, making arrangements for delivering the goods to the event site.
• DB Schenker personnel present at the event site will verify the goods and supervise the unloading of shipments during move-in at the event site.
• DB Schenker personnel who are present at the event site will discuss and obtain from each exhibitor instructions regarding the return or disposal of their goods at the end of the event. Exhibitors can also consult DB Schenker personnel regarding information on Customs.
• During move-out, DB Schenker personnel present on-site, will ensure that the carriers possess proper export documentation
• Register the goods coming from the US with the US Customs prior to exporting them to avoid any delays during re-entry.
• DB Schenker personnel will track the inbound and outbound movement of exhibitor’s freight and ensure that the freight reaches the required destination.