We handle all the different shipping methods and regulations of any industry, for any location, across the globe. One of our friendly and experienced trade show shipping specialists will keep you informed and updated throughout the entire shipping process. You can ship with TWI Group, Inc. with the confidence that you're getting the highest level of customer service and attention to exhibition logistics details.
• We move your products and displays legally, safely and quickly through the U.S. and Canadian customs and
into an exhibition worldwide. When a company needs to move products or materials anywhere in the U.S. or
Canada or overseas in order to set up an exhibit at a trade show, hiring a logistics company like TWI
Group,
Inc., to handle the process is the way to go.
Don't settle for general shipping services or
couriers. After all, most companies don’t know what the process of getting materials overseas involves and
how complicated it can be. Therefore, the process is best left to the logistics professionals who
specialize
in trade shows and exhibitions.
• We advise you on the best shipping method, proper case markings, documentation and all other crucial
information necessary to ensure trouble-free movement of freight.
This service includes arranging
any needed bonds, paying the ocean or air carrier’s destination charges, completing all necessary
documentation, arranging customs examination and clearance, transporting goods to exhibit site and serving
as a liaison to ensure delivery to the booth.
• We provide on-site assistance with adhering to regulations and covering sales, storage, and re-export of
imported materials along with arranging the return or forwarding of shipments and materials at the
conclusion of the trade show.
If your company wants to ensure professional, on-time trade show
shipping, contact us and we'll promptly provide you a competitive bid for your next domestic or
international exhibition. Our services include international trade show shipping, domestic exhibition
transport services, trade show logistics, trade show shipping, trade show freight, trade show
transportation, exhibition logistics, exhibition transport, convention shipping and conference transport.
TWI Group, Inc. is a specialty freight forwarder, shipping trade show and exhibit material to international destinations. We are founded on the principle of personal attention.
• Complete shipping instructions
• Export deadlines
• Packaging and labeling information
• Documentation and entry requirements
• On-site support at major shows
• Solutions to freight problems
• Payment to the on-site agent
• Standardized tariff rates
• Customs clearances
• Temporary Import Bonds (TIBs)
• Committed sales and operational staff
• Prepares the necessary Customs export documents
• Routes material on international carriers
• Monitors all shipments en route
• Supervises Customs clearance and Temporary Import Bonds (TIBs) in the host country
• Coordinates transporting materials from the entry port/airport to the exhibition site
• Oversees delivery of materials to the exhibit booth and removes and stores empty containers
• Arranges necessary labor and equipment (forklifts, cranes, etc.) for installation and dismantle
• Coordinates the return shipping documentation
• Transports materials from the show site to the point of origin or any other destination.
TWI is a recognized leader in transportation and logistics management for international companies exhibiting in the United States and Canada.
• Arranging the necessary bonds
• Paying the ocean or air carrier’s destination charges
•
Completing
all necessary documentation
• Arranging Customs examination and clearance
• Transporting the
goods
to the exhibit site
• Serving as the liaison with the drayage contractor to ensure delivery to the booth
• Advising
exhibitors
about regulations covering the sale, storage, and re-export or destruction of imported exhibit
materials
•
Arranging the return or forwarding of shipments and materials in accordance with the exhibitor’s
requirements at
the conclusion of the show.
TWI Group, Inc. provides clients with specifically designed solutions for their trade show transportation requirements within North America (Canada, United States, and Mexico).
TWI can issue a carnet for you or for your clients.
A Carnet is an international customs document that provides duty-free customs clearance for temporary trade show imports into foreign countries and can simplify entry by eliminating the need to post a Temporary Import Bond.
Carnets save time, effort, and money. They are valid for up to one year, allowing users to travel to multiple Carnet member countries and accommodate split shipments as needed.
U.S. Customs requires goods to match the General List with accurate descriptions and serial numbers. Errors can result in delays or revenue loss.
TWI offers Cargo Insurance, covering goods from pickup at your warehouse to delivery back. Comprehensive coverage ensures financial recovery in case of loss or damage.
• Covers loss or damage
• Greater exhibition coverage than typical policies
• Tailored for trade
show shipments
• Rate: $0.9225 per $100 of CIF value
• Minimum: $60.00
• Minimum: $250 or 2% of CIF value
• No maximum
TWI is registered with DDTC, facilitating State Department licenses for defense articles. TWI handles documentation and ensures compliance with AECA and ITAR.
Exporters or importers of defense items must register with DDTC and submit the appropriate license forms. TWI handles this process for you.
• DSP-73: Temporary Export
• DSP-5: Permanent Export
• DSP-61: Temporary Import