EXHIBITOR PORTAL

The logistic needs of moving exhibition goods, whether it is heavy machinery, temporary/permanent imports or customs duties, from your own premises to a fairground is often complex and requires a lot of coordination, especially at international shows.

Find your trusted logistics partner and expert, who handles your goods with care and delivers on time by following IELA Standards of Performance to contribute to your event success. 

Content

1. IELA Resources Page

Let us be your Contingency in times of uncertainty

2. Guidelines

  • EORI-Guidelines
  • Sustainability Guidelines
  • Security Guidelines
  • Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Guidelines
  • COVID-19 Protocol

3. "How to ship exhibits internationally"- White Papers

  • How do you ensure that you send the right Export documentation to a freight forwarder?
  • What documents does a freight forwarder provide to exhibitors?
  • An exhibitor deals with two sets of forwarders - the Export and Onsite Agent
  • Why choose an IELA Member?
  • What is IELA and what can an IELA Member do for exhibitors?
  • How to complete a CIPL (Commercial Invoice and Packing List)?
  • How to ship my goods conveniently, in time and safely?
  • What should an exhibitor  consider when planning to attend a foreign tradeshow?
  • Exporting dangerous goods
  • Advice for exhibitors: Courier Service vs. Professional exhibition logistics provider

4. Documents

  • Customs Manual
  • Venue Information

Guidelines

SUSTAINABILITY GUIDELINES

Content:

1. Event Performance - Sustainability in the Exhibition and Event Industry

2. What is being sustainable?

3. What are some of the Advantages of a Company adopting sustainable practices?

4. Why is ISO 20121 so important?

5. How do we start making the change?

6. How can IELA Members start on this sustainability journey?

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SECURITY GUIDELINES

Content:

1. Application

2. The Security Threat

3. Industry Vulnerabilities and Control Measures

4. General Security Measures

5. Security Measures to be taken by freight forwarder prior to an event with focus on the site agent

6. On Site Arrangements

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES

Content:

1. Organisation Background

2. What Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) is

3. Training and Competency

4. OH&S Scope for Freight Forwarder

5. IELA & OHS

6. Managing OH&S in Exhibition Logistics

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COVID-19 PROTOCOL

Content:

1. Our intentions

2. How does the Coronavirus spread?

3. Showing mild symptoms - Do as follows

4. Showing serious symptoms - Do as follows

5. The Guidelines

  • Step 1 - Awareness
  • Step 2 - Information on Safety Measures
  • Step 3 - Regular Updates
  • Step 4 - Best Practices
  • Step 5 - Logistics

6. External Links

 

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"How to ship exhibits internationally"-White Papers

HOW DO YOU ENSURE THAT YOU SEND THE RIGHT EXPORT DOCUMENTATION TO A FREIGHT FORWARDER?

Content:

  • The fundamental document in international shipping required is the proforma or Commercial invoice
  • What to consider when preparing the invoice
  • Tips for a fast and smooth goods declaration

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EXPORTING DANGEROUS GOODS

Content:

  • What is the role of the exhibition freight forwarder when it comes to shipping dangerous goods?
  • Dangerous Goods Declaration
  • Tips for a fast and smooth goods declaration

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AN EXHIBITOR DEALS WITH TWO SETS OF FORWARDERS - THE EXPORT AND ONSITE AGENT

Content:

  • Tips for exhibitors when dealing with the respective agents
  • Clear instructions and communications

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WHAT IS IELA AND WHAT CAN AN IELA MEMBER DO FOR EXHIBITORS?

Content:

  • IELA is your trusted partner
  • Trust, Standards of Quality and wordwide coverage
  • Network of agents contributing to the success of trade shows

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HOW TO SHIP MY GOODS CONVENIENTLY, IN TIME AND SAFELY?

Content:

  • What the experts question
  • What the exhibition forwarder will advise you
  • Quality service of the exhibition forwarder

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WHAT SHOULD AN EXHIBITOR CONSIDER WHEN PLANNING TO ATTEND A FOREIGN TRADESHOW?

Content:

  • How to find a trusted partner
  • The planning phase
  • Important paperwork

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WHAT DOCUMENTS DOES A FREIGHT FORWARDER PROVIDE TO EXHIBITORS?

Content:

  • The planning phase
  • Shipping Manual and important paperwork
  • Consult an exhibition specialist whenever in doubt

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ADVICE FOR EXHIBITORS: COURIER SERVICE VS. PROFESSIONAL EXHIBITION LOGISTICS PROVIDER

Content:

  • Does a courier company understand your needs to send exhibits for an Event abroad?
  • Exhibition Forwarder's expert advice during your planning 
  • Responsibilities of the Exhibition Forwarder

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WHY CHOOSE AN IELA MEMBER?

Content:

  • Integrity
  • Expertise
  • Legion
  • Alliance

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HOW TO COMPLETE A CIPL (COMMERCIAL INVOICE AND PACKING LIST)?

Content:

  • Preparation
  • Key sections of the Commercial Invoice
  • Trust the experts advice

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Customs Manual

CUSTOMS MANUAL - AMERICAS

 


CUSTOMS MANUAL - ASIA PACIFIC

 


CUSTOMS MANUAL - MIDDLE EAST + AFRICA

 


Venue Information

VENUE INFORMATION - AMERICAS

 

ARGENTINA

BAHAMAS

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BARBADOS

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BELIZE

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BOLIVIA

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BRAZIL

CANADA

CHILE

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COLOMBIA

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COSTA RICA

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CUBA

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

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ECUADOR

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EL SALVADOR 

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GUATEMALA 

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HONDURAS 

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JAMAICA

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MEXICO

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NICARAGUA

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PANAMA

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PARAGUAY

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PERU

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PUERTO RICO

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SURINAME

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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

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URUGUAY

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USA

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VENUE INFORMATION - ASIA PACIFIC

 

AFGAHNISTAN

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AUSTRALIA

BANGLADESH

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BRUNEI

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HONG KONG

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INDIA

INDONEDIA

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JAPAN

MACAU

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MALAYSIA

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NEPAL

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NEW ZEALAND

PAKISTAN

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA

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PHILIPPINES

RP CHINA

SINGAPORE

SOUTH KOREA

TAIWAN

THAILAND

SOUTH KOREA

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VENUE INFORMATION - MIDDLE EAST + AFRICA

 

ALGERIE

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ANGOLA

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BAHRAIN

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BOTSWANA

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CAMEROON

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EGYPT

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IRAQ

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ISRAEL

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JORDAN

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KENYA

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KUWAIT

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LEBANON

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NIGERIA

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OMAN

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MOROCCO

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QATAR

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REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

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SAUDI ARABIA

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SENEGAL

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SOUTH AFRICA

TANZANIA

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TUNISIA

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UAE

VENUE INFORMATION - EUROPE

 

ALBANIA

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ANDORRA

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AUSTRIA

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ARMENIA

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AZERBAIJAN

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BELARUS

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BELGIUM

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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BULGARIA

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CROATIA

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CYPRUS

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CZECH REPUBLIC

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DENMARK

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ESTONIA

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FINLAND

FRANCE

GEORGIA

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GERMANY

GREECE

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HUNGARY

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ICELAND

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IRELAND

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ITALY

KAZAKHSTAN

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KOSOVO

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LATIVIA

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LITHUANIA

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LUXEMBOURG

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MALTA

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MOLDOVA

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MONACO

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MONTENEGRO

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NORWAY

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POLAND

PORTUGAL

ROMANIA

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RUSSIAN FEDERATION

SAN MARINO

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SERBIA

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SLOVAK REPUBLIC

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SLOVENIA

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SPAIN

SWEDEN

SWITZERLAND

THE NETHERLANDS

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TURKEY

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TURKMENISTAN

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UNITED KINGDOM

UKRAINE

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UZBEKISTAN

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