Getting your show on the road.

Expo & Event Logistics

Turning your event into a genuine occasionKuehne + Nagel has a world-class reputation that is built on over 125 years of experience, integrity and the highest standards of customer satisfaction.

Expo & Event Logistics is a special division of Kuehne + Nagel with logistics experts in 20 countries, highly experienced in providing a full range of specific services to event organisers and exhibitors alike. We serve over 1,000 different fairs and exhibitions worldwide via our own organisation and a global network of trusted partners.

Our experts provide tailor-made transport and sophisticated on-site logistics solutions that are fully focused on ensuring that your most challenging projects become worldwide success stories.

We fully understand the ever-changing complexities of arranging exhibitions and events, and also the obstacles and regulations associated with handling the type of freight involved in events and exhibitions. We are specialised in

handling complex itineraries and time-critical schedules, forwarding all manner of cargo to domestic and international destinations – all with the highest degree of critical planning, coordination and implementation. Meeting tight deadlines and the constraints imposed by venues is second nature to us, as is the carrying out of services such as document processing, customs brokerage and insurance.

• 24/7/365 availability of over 250 dedicated and experienced employees worldwide• 35 specialised and wholly-owned Kuehne + Nagel offices handling fairs, exhibitions and events offices and providing knowledgeable staff worldwide to support you before, during and after your show• Officially appointed freight forwarder/on-site handling agent in Brno (Czech Republic), Verona (Italy) and by five of the largest trade fair centres in Germany (Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, Munich, Nuremberg)

EXPO & EVENT LOGISTICS – WHETHER YOUR SHIPMENT IS INTERNATIONAL, INVALUABLE OR TIME-CRITICAL, WE PROVIDE A COMPLETE RANGE OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE PLANNING, COORDINATION, FREIGHT FORWARDING AND LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR PROJECT.

• Comprehensive Kuehne + Nagel network ensures support at all fair sites worldwide• Official logistics partner to numerous major trade fairs and exhibitions across China and the United States – including Chicago, Las Vegas, Orlando, Shanghai and Beijing• Designated official freight forwarder and customs broker for premier international sporting events around the world• Over 1,000 different fairs, exhibitions and events served globally

Expo & Event LogisticsSpecialised planning, end-to-end logistics and freight forwarding solutions for live events all over the world – from trade fairs and orchestra tours to product presentations and sports events – embracing all stages, from pre-planning to well after the event.

Your ideal partner for exhibition and event logisticsExpo & Event Logistics provides individual, worldwide transport planning and coordination according to your needs. Our teams of professional experts have deep-rooted experience in all fields of the exhibition and event industry – from trade fairs and high-tech product presentations, to orchestra tours and sporting events.

EXPO SERVICEEverything for your exhibit needs – from one single source.Tomorrow never comes when your show is a live, one-time event. With over 40 years of show management experience, we handle it as if it were our own to ensure the smoothest logistics solutions.

Transport management• Domestic and international freight transportation and logistics management • Dedicated express vehicles for urgent shipments• Rapid door-to-venue and venue-to-door delivery services• Brokerage of house-to-house transport insuranceCustoms clearance• Worldwide customs and quarantine procedures• Expert knowledge of specific regulations and formalities• Temporary import and bond feesOn-site handling • Loading/unloading and dock traffic management• Accessible on-site storage of full and empty containers• Lifting and positioning using specialist lifting equipment• Fleet of HYBRID forklift trucks for minimised energy costs and low CO2 emissions• On-site traffic management and handling • Experienced and dedicated teams on fair siteValue-added services• Assistance with unpacking and repacking• Labelling, collection, storage and return of empty cases

EVENT LOGISTICSMaking sure it comes alive – from venue to venue.Major event planners around the world depend on Kuehne + Nagel’s extensive experience and solid reputation in logistics planning when staging live events, and our ever-growing portfolio is testament to our unrivalled operational expertise.

• Coordination of every mode of domestic and international transportation • Timeline management, handling and set up of on-site services for venues throughout the world• Project consultancy and support in the outline planning phase• Close monitoring of shipments by our dedicated project manager as well as constant, reliable budget control – from initial collection to return after the end of the event• Total commitment to the safe, temperature controlled (if required) handling and transport of international, time sensitive, fragile and complicated shipments at a moment’s notice• Project coordination, consistent communication and 24/7/365 availability of our committed specialists with utmost focus on your specific requirements

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Kuehne + Nagel has Expo & Event Logistics experts in 20 countries serving over 1,000 different fairs & exhibitions around the world

TORONTO

RIO DE JANEIRO

TAIPEIMACAU

DUBAI

TEL AVIV

ISTANBUL

MOSCOW

BRNOZURICH

GERMANY

NEW YORKCHARLOTTE

Germany: Munich, Hanover, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Nuremberg, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart

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Expo & Event Logistics branch

LONDON

MELBOURNE

TOKYO

HONGKONG

SHANGHAI

BEIJING

GUANGZHOU

GRAZ

GOTHENBURG

CHICAGO

LOS ANGELES ATLANTA

PARIS

VERONAMILANO

EXPO & EVENT LOGISTICS AT A GLANCE• Fairs, exhibition and event planning, plus coordination and implementation with dependable budget control• 24/7/365 availability of over 250 dedicated and experienced employees worldwide• 35 specialised and wholly-owned Kuehne + Nagel Expo + Event offices worldwide• Over 1,000 different fairs, exhibitions and events served• Access to Kuehne + Nagel’s comprehensive network in over 100 countries

EXPO & EVENT LOGISTICS BENEFITS INCLUDE• Total focus on your specific requirements and needs to support your objectives• Own staff on site (where accredited) or provision of contact details of local partners• Customised logistics solutions for your exact requirements • As your partner, you can fully rely on our expertise and experience in transport logistics, customs procedures, on-site handling and storage

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