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Showfreight Transport
Step into the spotlight with confidence. With Mainfreight Special Services handling all your exhibition logistics, you won’t need to worry about the behind-the-scenes details.
From your booth setup to promotional materials, we make sure everything arrives safely and on time — so you can focus on what really counts: creating a standout experience for your audience.
Mainfreight offers exhibition transport across Europe
Tailored solutions, temporary storage, and return or onward transport? We take care of the entire logistics process.
Transport Solutions
Mainfreight takes care of your logistics. We make sure your materials always arrive safely and on time – whether by road, air, or sea. It’s all possible. Even for complex routes across multiple countries, you can count on us. With our strong European network for (small) part and full loads, local teams with deep market knowledge, and reliable partners, we arrange everything you need.
Trade Fair Services
Our logistics experts tailor everything to the needs of your industry. Whether you're active in food & beverage, automotive, IT, electronics, machinery, or medical equipment. Mainfreight handles the execution of your project – regardless of its size or complexity – with precision, reliability, and expertise.
Support
Whether you're exhibiting locally or internationally, Mainfreight provides full support to ensure everything runs smoothly. Our services include on-site and personal assistance, packing and unpacking of exhibition materials, logistics coordination and transport solutions and more.
Fixed Point of Contact
You'll have direct contact with a committed team that supervises the shipment from start to finish. Here's what to expect: communication and logistics solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Customs
International trade regulations can be quite complex. Our experienced customs team ensures your exhibition shipment crosses borders smoothly and efficiently. From documentation to full compliance with international customs regulations, our specialists proactively manage paperwork, legal requirements, and local customs procedures.
Storage
At Mainfreight, we offer smart and flexible storage solutions for all your exhibition materials. Convenient both before and after the event – your materials are always safe and within easy reach.
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Why do our customers choose Mainfreight?
All-in-one
Mainfreight offers a complete logistics service for trade fairs. From multimodal transport to deliveries directly to the stand.
Reliable delivery
Whether it concerns a tight trade fair schedule or an urgent delivery: we ensure that your goods arrive at exactly the right time. With both network and custom solutions, we offer flexibility and security.
Fixed point of contact
At Mainfreight, you have direct contact with a committed team that supervises the shipment from start to finish. What can you expect? Communication and logistics solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions about our Showfreight Service
Find answers to the most common questions about our showfreight service to help you better understand how we support your supply chain needs.
What is Showfreight and how does Mainfreight support it?
Showfreight is the specialised transport and handling of goods for exhibitions, trade fairs, conferences, and events. It includes the transportation of exhibition materials, time-critical deliveries, customs clearance, on-site support, storage solutions, and return logistics. Mainfreight provides end-to-end showfreight solutions through its global network, offering road, air, and ocean freight, customs expertise, and dedicated shipment management. Our focus is ensuring exhibition cargo arrives safely, on time, and ready for your event.
What transport options are available for exhibition shipments?
Mainfreight offers flexible transport solutions tailored to exhibition and event requirements. Options include Less Than Truckload (LTL), Full Truckload (FTL), dedicated vehicles, time-critical transport, air freight, and ocean freight services. Whether your shipment is a small display stand or a complete exhibition setup, our team will recommend the most efficient and reliable solution based on your deadline, destination, and budget to ensure your materials arrive exactly when needed.
Do you provide support at the exhibition venue?
Yes. Mainfreight can support your exhibition logistics at the venue, depending on the scope and requirements of the project. Our services may include shipment coordination, delivery to the exhibition stand, handling of exhibition materials, packing and unpacking support, and on-site logistics assistance. We work closely with organisers, venues, and customers to ensure a smooth delivery process and help exhibitors focus on their event rather than logistics.
Can Mainfreight handle customs for international exhibitions?
Yes. Our experienced customs specialists manage the customs process for international exhibition shipments, helping goods move efficiently across borders. We assist with export and import documentation, customs compliance, temporary imports and exports, and country-specific requirements. By proactively managing paperwork and customs procedures, we minimise the risk of delays and help ensure your exhibition materials arrive at the event on schedule and fully compliant with local regulations.
Is storage available for exhibition materials?
Yes. Mainfreight provides secure and flexible storage solutions for exhibition materials before, during, and after an event. Whether you need temporary storage for displays, promotional material, packaging, or equipment, we can tailor a solution to suit your requirements. Our storage services help simplify event logistics by ensuring your materials remain safe, accessible, and ready for delivery when needed, reducing operational pressures around exhibition schedules.
Will I have a dedicated contact for my shipment?
Yes. You will have access to a dedicated team that acts as your Control Tower throughout the shipment journey. From booking to final delivery, they coordinate transport, monitor progress, provide proactive updates, and manage any challenges that may arise. Having a single point of contact ensures clear communication, complete visibility, and a consistent service experience, giving you confidence that your exhibition shipment is professionally managed from start to finish.