Show Deadlines
CES 2027 Freight Calendar: Every Deadline You Need to Ship Your Exhibit
CES 2027 advance warehouse dates, direct-to-show deadlines, and drayage rates. Calway Logistics breaks down the full freight calendar for Las Vegas.
Resources
Calway Logistics Blog
Freight tips, industry insights, and practical guides for exhibitors and shippers.
Trade Show Logistics
SEMA 2026 Freight & Logistics Guide: Deadlines, Venues, and What Exhibitors Miss
SEMA 2026 returns to Las Vegas. Here is the freight timeline, venue rules, and the logistics mistakes that cost exhibitors money every year.
Exhibitor Tips
10 Trade Show Freight Mistakes That Cost You Money
Most exhibitors overpay on freight without realizing it. Here are 10 common mistakes — and how to avoid them on your next show.
Industry Insights
Calway Logistics vs. General Freight Forwarder: Why Trade Shows Need a Specialist
A general freight forwarder moves pallets. A trade show specialist moves your exhibit on time. Here is the difference — and why it matters for your budget.
Trade Show Logistics 101
Advance Warehouse vs. Direct-to-Show: Which Delivery Method Is Right for You?
Two ways to get your freight to the show floor — and the wrong choice can cost you thousands or put your booth in jeopardy. Here's how to decide.
Venue Guides
Anaheim Convention Center Freight Guide for Exhibitors
The Anaheim Convention Center is one of the most accessible venues in the U.S. for West Coast exhibitors. Here's what you need to know about freight, drayage, and logistics before your Anaheim show.
Show Guides
CES Freight Guide: Shipping to the World's Largest Tech Show
CES fills the entire Las Vegas Convention Center every January with 4,000+ exhibitors. Here's the complete freight and logistics guide — advance warehouse windows, GES deadlines, move-in timing, and how to avoid the chaos.
Venue Guides
Javits Center New York Freight Guide for Exhibitors
The Javits Center has some of the strictest union labor rules in the country. Here's what every exhibitor needs to know about freight, drayage, IATSE jurisdiction, and move-in logistics before your New York show.
Venue Guides
McCormick Place Chicago Freight Guide for Exhibitors
McCormick Place has the strictest union labor rules of any major U.S. venue. Here's what every exhibitor needs to know about freight, drayage, and union jurisdiction before your Chicago show.
Show Guides
NAB Show Freight Guide: Shipping to Las Vegas in April
NAB Show brings 90,000+ broadcast and media professionals to Las Vegas every April. Here's the complete freight guide — advance warehouse windows, Freeman deadlines, AV equipment logistics, and move-in timing.
Venue Guides
Orange County Convention Center (Orlando) Freight Guide for Exhibitors
Orlando's OCCC is one of the largest and most exhibitor-friendly venues in the U.S. Here's what you need to know about freight, drayage, advance warehouse, and move-in logistics before your Orlando show.
Show Guides
SEMA Show Freight Guide: Shipping to Las Vegas in November
SEMA is one of the most complex trade shows in the country — massive exhibits, heavy vehicles on the show floor, and one of the tightest move-in windows in the industry. Here's the complete freight guide.
Venue Guides
Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Freight Guide for Exhibitors
Everything exhibitors need to know about shipping freight to LVCC — advance warehouse windows, drayage fees, GES/Freeman deadlines, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Trade Show Logistics 101
What Is Drayage? The Trade Show Fee Every Exhibitor Needs to Understand
Drayage is one of the most expensive and most misunderstood fees in trade show logistics. Here's exactly what it is, how it's calculated, and how to keep costs under control.
Freight Tips
Trade Show Freight 101: Everything Exhibitors Need to Know
First time shipping to a trade show? This guide covers advance warehouse vs. direct delivery, critical deadlines, labeling requirements, and how a specialized carrier can save your exhibit.