Drayage – or Material Handling – is defined as the transfer of exhibit materials from point of arrival at 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.  Rates for this service are outlined in this section of the manual under Material Handling.  

The International Floriculture Show has appointed Freeman Exposition Services as 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.

Freeman will control access to the loading docks in order to provide for a safe and orderly move-in and move-out.

Loading Dock Address:

1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami, FL 33139

Loading Dock Map

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

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 removed to storage

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 Saturday, September 18th, 2021.

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

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 Sunday, September 19th, 2021.  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 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2021.  

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.