TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS FOR EXHIBITIONS, FAIRS, CONFERENCES AND OTHER EVENTS

Tailor-made solutions worldwide for trade show organizers, exhibitors and participants at fairs, congresses and exhibitions, guaranteeing the success of their event.
We support you at trade shows, fairs and exhibitions in which your company participates, from managing equipment storage and transportation to setting up and dismantling stands.

 

ESI GROUP: INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE IN TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS FOR TRADE FAIRS, CONGRESSES AND EXHIBITIONS

ESI FAIRS & EXHIBITIONS’ expertise in event logistics has made us a major player in the sector, and an official service provider for numerous trade fairs, congresses, exhibitions and events throughout the year, all over the world.

ESI FAIRS & EXHIBITIONS works for all sectors of activity: defense, aeronautics, industry, works of art, consumer goods, services, i-tech, on all exhibition sites: Exhibition Centers, Convention and Congress Centers, hotels, head offices, private buildings.

DELEGATING EVENT LOGISTICS: GROUP ESI’S TURNKEY SOLUTION FOR EXHIBITORS AT TRADE SHOWS, FAIRS, CONGRESSES AND EXHIBITIONS

Group ESI offers a turnkey solution for the logistics management of your exhibition stand during your participation in an event, with the aim of freeing your staff from operational constraints, allowing them to concentrate on their core business.

Thanks to its expertise in event logistics, Group ESI takes charge of every stage, from the delivery of exhibition materials to stand set-up and dismantling, including the management of customs formalities for international events.

Our teams coordinate details on site, ensure that materials are ready on time, and optimize every stage to minimize costs and risks.

With a personalized approach, we meet the specific needs of each event and bring peace of mind to companies, who can concentrate fully on interacting with prospects and business partners during the show.
We are freight forwarders, customs approved and AEO certified.

METICULOUS PREPARATION OF THE STAND TO BE TRANSPORTED: SERVICE ON YOUR COMPANY PREMISES

A specialized team visits your premises at the agreed date and time. They identify and list all the elements of your exhibition stand, including displays, advertising media and promotional material.

Each piece is carefully inventoried for precise tracking and to define the special attention required according to its nature.

The team uses high-quality materials to pack each component: reinforced cardboard, bubble wrap, protective covers and wooden crates for fragile or high-value items.

Labels are affixed to each package to indicate the contents and facilitate unpacking and installation in the exhibition center. Particular attention is paid to packing electronic items, prototypes, works of art and decorative objects requiring extra protection.

Heavy and bulky items are handled using specialized equipment such as transport carts, hand trucks and lifting straps.

A final check is carried out to ensure that everything is properly packed and secured for transport.

EXAMPLE OF GOODS TO BE TRANSPORTED FOR YOUR EXHIBITION STAND

Stand structure :

Wall panels – Floor coverings (carpet, rugs, etc.) – Lighting systems (spotlights, mood lights) – Wiring and connectors etc.

Furniture :

Tables and chairs – Reception counters – Storage (cupboards, shelves) -Banquettes, armchairs, sofas etc.

Hi-Tech and multimedia equipment :

Screens, projectors, LED screens etc.

Visual communication equipment :

Roll-ups, kakemonos, posters. – Brochures, flyers and catalogs – Business cards and displays – Banners and branding signs, etc.

Display products for your demonstrations:

Product samples – Promotional material (goodies, corporate gifts) – Machinery, prototypes or equipment – Interactive equipment (kiosks, tablets) – Valuable goods, works of art, exceptional furniture, etc.

Convenience products and equipment :

Beverage dispenser, coffee machine, etc. – Storage and cleaning equipment (brooms, garbage bags), etc.

EXHIBITION STAND TRANSPORTATION IN FRANCE OR ABROAD

Group ESI plans the transportation of your corporate display items, taking into account deadlines, routes and specific show conditions.

Goods, carefully packaged and labeled, are loaded into padded trucks with air-cushion suspension to minimize vibrations and guarantee the safety of fragile objects.

Drawing on our world-renowned experience in transporting works of art, our staff use specialized equipment such as furniture lifts and carts for loading.

The mode of transport (road, air or sea) is chosen according to the event and schedule. Group ESI handles all customs formalities for international shipments.

Thanks to integrated tracking systems, our experts ensure traceability in real time, providing transparency and peace of mind for our customers.

STAND UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY AT THE EXHIBITION CENTER

Upon arrival at the exhibition center, professionals use specialized equipment to carefully unload goods.

Every item is checked against the initial inventory to ensure that nothing is missing and everything is in good condition. Before setting up, the team reviews the stand plans with the exhibitor to understand the desired layout.

Displays, showcases, furniture and electronic equipment, as well as the rest of the equipment, are checked against the initial inventory to ensure that nothing is missing and everything is in good condition.

STAND DISMANTLING AND RETURN LOGISTICS

After the event, Group ESI coordinates with the organizers for dismantling. A specialized team goes on site to dismantle electronic equipment, support structures and fragile objects.

Everything is carefully dismantled and packed in reinforced cardboard boxes, bubble wrap and wooden crates, each item labeled for easy reassembly. The goods are then loaded onto trucks for return transport to the customer’s warehouses.

If necessary, customs formalities are completed. On arrival, goods are unloaded and reinstalled according to the customer’s requirements, with a final check to ensure that everything is in good condition. Any anomalies are immediately reported and dealt with.

STAND DISMANTLING AND RETURN LOGISTICS

Group ESI is customs-approved and AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certified. This certification guarantees compliance with international customs and security standards, ensuring rapid and secure processing of customs formalities for international shipments.

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Internationally, our strength lies in a vast network of expert agents, well-versed in the specificities of transport for exhibitions, trade fairs and congresses. ESI is a member of the IELA (International Exhibition Logistics Association) network, which currently boasts over 150 members recognized as the best specialists in customized transport and event logistics in over 50 countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the Far East, South America and Africa.

STAND DISMANTLING AND RETURN LOGISTICS

In France, we are directly present at the VILLEPINTE exhibition site, the PORTE DE VERSAILLES and the PALAIS DES FESTIVALS in Cannes.

Our in-house teams and strong network of subcontractors enable us to provide event organizers with experienced staff for up to 200 people per event.

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SET-UP & INSTALLATION

Perfectly setting up all of the different elements of an exhibition, preparing the space, applying its design and installing high-end furniture.

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PACKING & CRATING

ESI has been protecting your property and packing all types of objects using techniques proven over more than a century.

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TRANSFERS & TRANSPORTATION IN FRANCE AND ABROAD

Transporting your goods on time, under the best possible safety conditions.

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STORAGE

Storing your property in a perfectly safe and appropriate location.

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CUSTOMS

Carry out your customs declarations and enable secure and certified exchanges thanks to the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status.

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