Exhibitor Resource Center

May 31 — June 2, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Shipping, Move-in & Move-out Information

Shipping Information

If you will be shipping your materials to the event, please review your two options below. You can contact Freeman directly to obtain any related costs associated with either option. 

Please note: All materials recieved by Freeman are subject to Material Handling Charges and are the responsibility of the Exhibitor. This also applies to items not ordered through the Official Show Vendors. Refer to the material handling for on Freeman online. 

Ship in Advance to the Freeman Warehouse

Freeman will receive and store advance freight at their warehouse beginning Monday, May 1, 2023, and will deliver the shipment to the loading dock for move-in. For details, please refer to the material handling information located in this section of the Exhibitor Resource Center.

Freight will be received Mondays-Fridays 8:00 AM-3:30 PM    

Freight being sent for storage at the warehouse MUST be received at the warehouse no later than Tuesday, May 23, 2023, to avoid additional after-deadline charges. All containers must be labeled as shown.

Warehouse shipping address:

DIVERSIFIED COMMCTN
FLORIEXPO
C/O ZIX/Freeman
7204 NW 84th Avenue 
Medley, FL 33166

Please label your exhibit materials as outlined below, or use the Freeman Warehouse Labels. 

Send Shipment Straight to the Venue
Freeman will receive freight Broward County Convention Center beginning Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Shipments arriving before this date may be refused by the facility. 
To avoid additional after deadline charges, materials must arrive prior to show opening.
Show site shipping address:
DIVERSIFIED COMMCTN
FLORIEXPO
Broward County Convention Center
C/O Freeman
1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Hall A
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Please label your exhibit materials as outlined below or use the Show Site Shipping Labels
Send Refrigerated Shipments Direct to the Venue Refrigerated storage for perishable commodities will be available to exhibitors who wish to have the ability to retrieve their product/ merchandise on a regular basis. To guarantee this service, place your order for Refrigerated Storage through Freeman in advance.  for Refrigerated Storage through Freeman in advance. Orders received on-site will be handled an availability basis.

PLEASE NOTE:  Use the Refrigerated Shipping Label and remember that refrigerated storage cannot deliver before Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Shipments arriving at show site WILL NOT be placed in refrigerated storage without an order on file.

All refrigerated storage shipments that will not be shipped out will receive a 50% material handling discount. Please see Freeman material handling for pricing

Move-In & Move-Out Information

Move-in Times
The installation of exhibits will take place as follows:
Tuesday, May 30 8:00AM - 5:00PM
 Wednesday, May 31  8:00AM- 5:00PM
ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE MOVED IN AND SET-UP BY 5:00 PM, Wednesday, May 31 at 5:00PM.
Exhibitor Set Up Exhibitors are allowed to set-up and/or dismantle their own booths ONLY under the parameters set forth by Broward County  Convention Center. 
Exhibitor Appointed Contractors (EAC) Exhibitors may choose to work with a Non-Official Exhibitor Appointed Contractor. All Exhibitor Appointed Contractors must be registered by exhibitors. Please fill out the EAC Form to register and authorize the company to work at the Broward County Convention Center.
Drayage Material Handling Drayage – or Material Handling – is defined as the transfer of exhibit materials from the point of arrival at the loading dock to exhibit location, removal of empty crates, return of crates and return of exhibit to dock for load-out. If you will require labor for delivering your materials to your booth from the dock, union labor will be available to help you with your drayage.   
Labor

Freeman is the official labor contractor. In order to ensure a sufficient number of qualified, skilled craftsmen for the installation and dismantling of your display, it is essential that you make advance arrangements with Freeman by using the labor form provided in this manual. During installation and dismantling, exhibitors must comply with local work rules and union jurisdictions. Failure to do so could lead to additional costs and delays in setting up and installing your exhibit. Please reference the Labor Jurisdiction document for further information.

Privately Owned Vehciles (POVs) and Loading Dock Information

Freeman will control access to the loading docks in order to provide for a safe and orderly move-in and move-out.
Exhibitors may hand-carry their own materials into the exhibit facility. The use or rental of dollies, flat trucks, and other mechanical equipment, however, is not permitted. FREEMAN will control access to the loading docks in order to provide for a safe and orderly move-in/out. Only full-time employees of the exhibiting company will be allowed to hand-carry items. unloading or reloading at the dock of any and all contracted carriers will be handled by FREEMAN. 

NOTE: Exhibitors unloading their own materials will be charged for the storage of empty crates. Contact Freeman for details.

Dismantling

No display material, in whole or in part, may be removed from the exhibit area prior to the close of the show at 3:00PM on Friday, June 2, 2022.

Empty crates will be returned immediately after the removal of the aisle carpet. Due to the size of the show, it may take up to 3 hours to return all empty crates to the show floor

Move-Out Times
Friday, June 2  3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 3    8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Empty Stickers

When your crates, cartons and other containers are empty, obtain EMPTY STICKERS from Freeman’s Service Desk.  Use the stickers to mark your crates, cartons and containers with your company name and booth number.  Leave the items in the aisle for pick up and storage.  Labeled materials will be returned at the end of the show.

Remove old empty stickers.  Old stickers could result in empties being delivered to the wrong booth.  Do not store anything in these crates or cartons.  You will not be able to access them once they are in storage

Returning Your Freight

If you have not done so in advance, you may make arrangements to have your exhibit returned by visiting the exhibitor service desk area on site. Representatives from various freight companies will be available to assist you.  

All exhibit material must be removed from the exhibit hall by 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 3, 2022.  Failure to do so may result in Freeman Transportation Services shipping your materials, C.O.D., by common carrier, to the best available return address. 

YOU SHOULD DIRECT YOUR CARRIER TO CHECK IN WITH FREEMAN EXPOSITION SERVICES BEFORE 10:00 AM ON SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023.  

When your materials are ready to ship, you need to complete a Bill of Lading (or way bill) and give it to Freeman.  This contains your instructions to Freeman and your carrier that is shipping your materials.  You can obtain this form on-site from the service desk.

Post Show Paperwork and Labels Freeman Exhibitor Support will gladly prepare your outbound Material Handling Agreement and label in advance. Complete the Outbound Shipping form and your paperwork will be available at show site. Be sure your carrier knows the company name and booth number when planning for shipping your exhibit at the close of the show. 

Addtional Information

Click on a button below for additional shipping information.

Freeman Quick Facts   Freeman Website   Labor Jursidiction  

Advanced Warehouse Shipping Label   Show Site Shipping Label   Show Site Shipping Label  


Questions?

Please feel free to e-mail us at customerservice@divcom.com, use the chat feature below, or call +1-207-842-5508. We look forward to working with you in preparation for a successful event!