November 13th, 2023
Dear Exhibitor,
Welcome to IMTS 2024!
The information enclosed will introduce you to this year’s Custom Block Packages. The Custom Block isagain required for all exhibitors at IMTS 2024, as it has been for the past several shows. The goal of thisprogram is to assist you with your budget, thus enabling you to plan your costs more effectively.
In order to facilitate your placement into one of the Custom Block Colors exhibitors are required tocomplete the Freight Planner and Custom Block Information page. This is located in your IMTS 2024 eKit, click on the GES Freight Planner Questionnaire tile by March 6, 2024. The Freight Planner will beavailable starting Monday, November 20th, 2023.
We understand that the information you provide at this time may only be an estimate, or yourbest guess, but we ask that you send it anyway. GES will use this preliminary information to place
your company into its initial Custom Block Color.
Updates to your initial estimates can be submitted at any time until August 14, 2024. The moreaccurate your information is, the better we will be able to prepare for your show site needs.
This packet includes:❖ GES – IMTS 2024 Information Center’s Lines of Communication❖ IMTS 2024 Custom Block Color & Levels Information❖ IMTS 2024 Custom Block Color & Levels Pricing❖ IMTS 2024 GES Form Deadlines (does not include other vendor deadlines – see IMTS E-Kit)❖ Target Date Information – this is a targeted move-in and move-out show
❖ Uncrating Warehouse Information❖ Directions to McCormick Place Marshaling Yard
❖ Marshalling Yard & Direct Delivery Information❖ Freight Information
All information will be available via your IMTS E-Kit by locating the GES links to proceed to our Expresso
site.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us using any of the methods listed on the GES– IMTS 2024 Information Center Lines of Communication page enclosed.
We look forward to working with you to make your IMTS 2024 experience a successful one!
Best regards,
Your GES-IMTS 2024 Information Center TeamGES – IMTS 2024
INFORMATION CENTER
LINES OF COMMUNICATION

General Contact Information
We understand that planning for an event such as IMTS 2024 can be a stressful, and sometimes
confusing, process.
The GES-IMTS 2024 Information Center is here to assist you in this process. Please feel free tocontact us by any of the means listed below. We’ll be happy to help!

Toll Free:1.866.280.7765

Direct:001.630.671.7960 (for International Exhibitors)

E-mail:IMTSservice@ges.com

Chat:

Located in the GES Ordering Site

Please contact us at any time. We’re here to help!

IMTS 2024 CUSTOM BLOCK COLOR & LEVELSHOW TO DETERMINE YOUR CUSTOM BLOCK COLOR

Custom Block Placement is determined by the following steps:
1. Total the weights of ALL machinery shipments, including the weight of crates and skids used
2. Total the weights of all display shipments, including the weight of crates and skids used
3. Add the machinery weight and the display together to obtain the total weight for the booth
4. Determine the square footage of the booth (Example: 20’ X 20’ = 400 sq. ft.)
5. Divide the total weight for the booth by the square footage to obtain the weight density:
EXAMPLE:

Total Machines
Total Display
Total Weight
Divided by 400 sq. ft.

10,000 lbs.
5,000 lbs.
15,000 lbs.
37.50 lbs. per sq. ft. (weight density)

THIS WOULD EQUATE TO AN ORANGE CUSTOM BLOCK – ALL EXHIBITORS ARE SUBJECT TO AN INFLATIONARY SURCHARGE
OF $1.40 PER SQ. FT.
CUSTOM BLOCK RANGES – BASE LEVEL ONLY (SEE NEXT PAGE FOR MORE PRICING)

TAN
YELLOW
PURPLE
ORANGEBLUE
BROWN

00.00 - 17.99 lbs.
00.00 - 17.99 lbs.
18.00 - 35.99 lbs.
36.00 - 43.99 lbs.
44.00 - 57.99 lbs.
58.00 & OVER

Total Base Price:
Total Base Price:
Total Base Price:
Total Base Price:
Total Base Price:
Total Base Price:$ 10.56 per sq ft$ 13.80 per sq ft$ 22.00 per sq ft$ 27.64 per sq ft$ 34.35 per sq ft$ 42.70 per sq ft

Taxable @ 9%:
Taxable @ 9%:
Taxable @ 9%:
Taxable @ 9%:
Taxable @ 9%:
Taxable @ 9%:

COST CALCULATION – ORANGE BASE CUSTOM BLOCK:
400 sq. ft. X $7.54 per sq. ft. = $3,016.00, plus 9% Tax of $271.44 =400 sq. ft. X $20.09 per sq. ft. =400 sq. ft. X $1.40 per. sq. ft. =

$3.46
$3.56
$5.30
$7.54
$9.30
$11.80$3,287.44$8,036.00$560.00$11,883.44

Non-taxable:
Non-taxable:
Non-taxable:
Non-taxable:
Non-taxable:
Non-taxable:$7.10$10.24$16.70$20.09$25.05$30.90

Taxable portion
Non-taxable portion
Inflationary Surcharge
Total Cost

CUSTOM BLOCK LEVEL INCLUSIONSALL CUSTOM BLOCK COLORS include the following:
Material Handling, 26 oz. Plush Carpet (your color choice, if submitted prior to discount deadline), Visqueen Covering andNightly Vacuuming
In addition to the services listed above:
TAN
Includes Standard Furniture. Rigging Labor NOT included.
YELLOW
Includes Rigging Labor and Equipment
PURPLE
Includes Rigging Labor and Equipment
ORANGE
Includes Rigging Labor and Equipment
BLUE
Includes Rigging Labor and Equipment
BROWN
Includes Rigging Labor and Equipment
LEVEL A Includes Padding and Standard Furniture
LEVEL B Includes 50 oz. Ultra Plush Carpet, Standard Furniture and Specialty Furniture
LEVEL C Includes Padding, 50 oz. Ultra Plush Carpet, Scrap & Waste Removal, Standard Furniture and Specialty Furniture
Upgraded Levels A-C are available at an additional cost per sq. ft. (Prices located on following page and on the IMTS E-Kit)
Services included will vary based on Custom Block assignment and Level chosen.
Please contact the GES – IMTS Information Center if you have any questions.

IMTS 2024 CUSTOMBLOCK COLOR & LEVELS PRICING
4Tan

0 - 17.99 Density
Base
Level A
Level B
Level C

Yellow

Taxable Amount
$3.56
$5.69
$15.76$15.44

Non-taxable Amount$10.24$10.36$10.92$14.70

$
$
$
$

Total
22.00
24.22
34.85
38.27

Taxable Amount
$5.30
$7.45
$17.58$17.18

Non-taxable Amount$16.70$16.78$17.27$21.09

$
$
$
$

Total
27.64
29.86
40.48
43.89

Taxable Amount
$7.54
$9.68
$19.80$19.43

Non-taxable Amount$20.09$20.18$20.68$24.46

$
$
$
$

Total
34.35
36.58
47.21
50.62

Taxable Amount$9.30$11.00$21.12$20.74

Non-taxable Amount$25.05$25.58$26.09$29.89

$
$
$
$

Total
42.70
44.94
55.62
58.99

Taxable Amount$11.80$13.95$24.06$23.68

Non-taxable Amount$30.90$30.99$31.55$35.3144 - 57.99 Density
Base
Level A
Level B
Level C

Brown

$
$
$
$

Total
13.80
16.05
26.69
30.14

36 - 43.99 Density
Base
Level A
Level B
Level CBlue

Non-taxable Amount
$7.10
$7.17
$7.65
$11.4418 - 35.99 Density
Base
Level A
Level B
Level C

OrangeTaxable Amount
$3.46
$4.77
$14.89$14.520 - 17.99 Density
Base
Level A
Level B
Level C

Purple

$
$
$
$

Total
10.56
11.94
22.54
25.96

58 - OVER Density
Base
Level A
Level B
Level CIMTS 2024 GES FORM DEADLINESGES FORM

DEADLINE DATENOTESFreight Planner & Custom Block Information Page

6-Mar

Open Nov 20, 2023

Carpet & Flooring Order Form

24-JulCustom Block Level Upgrade Order Form

24-JulDomestic Shipping Quote Form

24-JulGraphics & Signage Order Form

24-JulPlumbing Air Water and Gas Order Form

24-JulPlumbing Labor Order Form

24-JulPlumbing Layout Form

24-JulAccessories Order Form - A la Carte Options

31-JulAdvanced Warehouse Material Handling Order Form

31-JulChairs and Seating Order Form - A la Carte Options

31-JulCleaning Order Form

31-JulCrane Labor & Equipment Order Form

31-JulDisplay Cases Order Form

31-JulExhibit Systems & Accessories Order Form

31-JulForklift Labor & Equipment Order Form

31-JulGES Order Confirmation Review

31-JulInstallation and Dismantling Order Form

31-JulPorter Service Order Form

31-JulScrap Removal Order Form

31-JulSpecialty Furniture Order Form

31-JulSpecialty Furniture Order Form - Ala Carte Options

31-JulStandard Furniture & Accessories Order Form

31-JulStraight Oil Waste & Water Soluble Waste Order Form

31-JulTables and Counters Order Form - A la Carte Options

31-JulTrailer Accessible Storage Order Form

31-JulReview for Target Date Change Request

7-Aug

Booth Layout Form

14-Aug

Pre-Printed Outbound Material Handling Request

14-AugShow Site Storage Order Form

14-AugVehicle Placement Form

14-AugTARGET DATE INFORMATIONFOR IMTS 2024 GES, AS IN PAST SHOWS, HAS DEVELOPED A TARGET DATE DELIVERY AND PICKUP SCHEDULE THAT INCLUDES A DRIVER CHECKIN TIME.
YOUR TARGET DATE AND TIME WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON THE FREIGHT PLANNER AND CUSTOM BLOCK PACKAGE INFORMATION PAGE THATYOU HAVE SUBMITTED. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION WILL ALSO BEEN GIVEN TO ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS THAT WERE MADE REGARDING DELIVERY
OR PICKUP DATES AND TIMES.
IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT A FREIGHT PLANNER, DELIVERY AND PICKUP DATES AND TIMES WILL BE ASSIGNED BASED SOLELY ON YOUR LOCATION ON
THE SHOW FLOOR. DATES AND TIMES ASSIGNED ARE FOR CARRIER CHECK-IN ONLY, AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A DELIVERY APPOINTMENT.
EXAMPLE TARGET DATE(S) AND ASSIGNED CHECK-IN TIME(S) THAT COULD BE ASSIGNED ARE:
Sample Target Dates
9/5-A
9/5-B
9/5-C
9/5-D
9/17-BREAK

Sample Driver Check-in TimesA
B
C
D
BREAK (9/17 ONLY)

4:00 am
7:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 noon
2:00 pm

to
to
to
to
to

7:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 noon
2:00 pm
6:00 pm

IN ORDER TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BEING “ON TARGET”, YOUR CARRIER(S) / DRIVER(S) MUST CHECK IN WITH A GES REPRESENTATIVE
AT THE MARSHALLING YARD ON THE ASSIGNED DATE , DURING THE TIME WINDOW PROVIDED. TO AVOID UNNECESSARY WAITING TIME AND
ADDITIONAL COSTS, PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:• BE SURE TO CHECK IN ON YOUR ASSIGNED DATE AND TIME. AN OFF-TARGET PENALTY OF $22.00 PER CWT WILL BE ASSESSED TO ANYSHIPMENTS ARRIVING, OR LOADED OUT, ON A DATE AND TIME OTHER THAN THE ONE ASSIGNED.
• OUTBOUND:
Note: If your assigned carrier does not arrive on the assigned target date and time, exhibitors will have three (3) options:
1) Return to either the GES Warehouse or the Heavy Warehouse; depending on size of freight (additional charges
will apply)
2) Re-route freight through GES Logistics (additional charges will apply)3) Re-route freight to a different carrier of your choice. EXHIBITOR MUST SIGN FOR RELEASE OF FREIGHT TO THE
NEW CARRIER BEFORE THIS WILL HAPPEN. (GES reserves to the right to refuse the release of freight to a new
carrier without a signature from the exhibitor indicating the new carrier of choice)•

NOTIFY BOOTH-SHARING COMPANIES OF THE DELIVERY AND PICKUP DATES AND DRIVER CHECK-IN TIMES.

•YOU MAY BEGIN INSTALLATION OF YOUR MACHINERY/DISPLAY ONCE YOUR MATERIALS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO YOUR EXHIBIT SPACE .
SCHEDULE LABOR FOR BOOTH SET UP TO BEGIN AFTER YOUR TARGET DATE AND TIME, OR THE FOLLOWING MORNING.

•

BE SURE THAT YOUR SHIPPING DEPARTMENTS AND CARRIERS HAVE THIS DELIVERY INFORMATION. DURING THE MARSHALLING YARD CHECKIN PROCESS, CARRIERS MUST PRESENT A LEGIBLE BILL OF LADING THAT INCLUDES: THE EXHIBITING COMPANY NAME; THE EXHIBITINGCOMPANY BOOTH NUMBER; PIECE COUNTS AND WEIGHT BREAKDOWNS SEPARATED BY CATEGORY, MACHINERY AND DISPLAY.

•

IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOTH LOCATION, YOUR TARGET DATE WILL LIKELY CHANGE AS WELL. PLEASE CONTACT THE IMTS CALL CENTERFOR UPDATED TARGET DATE INFORMATION.

SHOULD YOU NEED TO REQUEST A CHANGE IN TARGET DATE OR CHECK-IN TIME, THERE WILL BE A FORM IN THE GES ORDERING SITE THAT CAN BE
FILLED OUT. A FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER FOR YOUR REQUEST TO BE REVIEWED .
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US IN THE GES – IMTS INFORMATION CENTER.

UNCRATING WAREHOUSE INFORMATIONFor IMTS 2024, Container Cargo Management, will be able to provide
storage and uncrating services to the exhibitor or carrier for machines inexcess of 5,000 lbs or 15 cubic meters.

There will be an additional cost for this service, and it will be billed directly to you by CCM. This service is
not included in the Custom Block Color price, or any of the Upgraded Levels.
Should you require warehousing, uncrating, or recrating services for machines in excess of 5,000 lbs or 15
cubic meters, please use the CCM flyer to contact them for any of your needs. They will be able to provide
you with a quote regarding the cost involved for the services requested.
For further information on this program please contact Tom Gilmore Jr, who is the heavy machine liaison
between GES and CCM at tgilmorejr@ges.com or 630-248-8759.
Nick Gilmore, the CCM warehouse manager and rigger general foreman will handle delivery schedules.
Machinery needs can be discussed with him at Ngilmore461@gmail.com or 630-235-0429.
For those exhibitors that have a shipment with a piece weighing close to or over 5,000 lbs. or an overseas
container that needs to be unloaded:
The GES / Global Experience Specialists advance warehouse CAN NOT HANDLE these types of shipments.
Your truck will be diverted to the CCM warehouse and your trucking company will have delays. Please plan
accordingly determing weights and sizes before shipping.

OFFICIAL HEAVY MACHINERY
WAREHOUSE FOR IMTS 2024

IMTS IS THE SINGLE BIGGEST MARKETING INVESTMENT MOSTCOMPANIES WILL MAKECOMPLETE UNCRATING / UNSKIDDING
UNMATCHED CUSTOMER SERVICE
STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM MCCORMICK PLACEHANDLING CAPACITY OF UP TO 125 TONS (PER PIECE)
FULLY SECUREDACCESSIBILITY – We are always available to help with anyquestions or concerns. We are ready to work with you.
Please contact Tom Gilmore, Jr
The GES Heavy Machine Liaison
For more information on the program:
630-248-8759 | tgilmorejr@ges.com

NO HIDDEN FEES.
JUST HARD WORK.

NICK GILMORE

WAREHOUSE MANAGER

630-235-0429

NGILMORE461@GMAIL.COM

DIRECTIONS TO MCCORMICK PLACE MARSHALING AREA

Due to reconstruction of the Jane Byrne interchange (I-90/94), please notify your carrier of extreme traffic buildup
and waiting times. Traffic patterns change weekly.
Please visit the IL Department of Transportation – Studies & Projects – Cook County
North of Chicago to McCormick Place –Take Interstate 90 (Kennedy Expressway) to Interstate 55. Bear right just past 18th Street. Then bear left to go North on
Interstate 55 to Lake Shore Drive South (41 South).* Lake Shore Drive South to 31st Street. At the 31st Street Exit bearright to Marshaling Yard. Signs for Marshaling Yard are posted at 31st Street Exit.
West of Chicago to McCormick Place –Take Interstate 290 (Eisenhower Expressway) to Interstate 94 (Dan Ryan Expressway). Go East on Interstate 94 (DanRyan Expressway) to Interstate 55 North. Bear right just past 18th Street. Then bear left to go North on Interstate 55 toLake Shore Drive South (41 South).* Lake Shore Drive South to 31st Street. At the 31st Street Exit bear right toMarshaling Yard. Signs for Marshaling Yard are posted at 31st Street Exit.
Southwest of Chicago to McCormick Place –Take Interstate 55 North directly to Lake Shore Drive South (41 South).* Lake Shore Drive South to 31st Street. At the
31st Street Exit bear right to Marshaling Yard. Signs are posted at 31st Street Exit.
South of Chicago to McCormick Place –Take Interstate 94 (Dan Ryan Expressway) to Interstate 55 North. Take Interstate 55 to Lake Shore Drive South to 31st
Street.* Bear right at the 31st Street Exit to Marshaling Yard. Signs for Marshaling Yard are posted at 31st Street Exit.
*Trucks permitted on Lake Shore Drive southbound between Interstate 55 and 31st Street ONLY!
THE STATE OF ILLINOIS LEGAL TRAILER RESTRICTIONS ARE 102” IN WIDTH AND 13’6” IN HEIGHT. QUESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO :ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PERMIT SECTION
2300 SOUTH DIRKSEN P ARKWAYSPRINGFIELD, IL 62764
PHONE: 217.782.6271
PLEASE NOTE:
These directions are provided for convenience only and the driver remains responsible for determining the best routefor his vehicle and load. GES makes no representations as to road conditions, hazards or clearance. Traffic routes tothe McCormick Place Marshaling area are subject to change due to ongoing construction considerations.

MARSHALLING YARD & DIRECT DELIVERIES INFORMATIONIMPORTANT NOTICEGLOBAL E XPERIENCE SPECIALISTS HAS ESTABLISHED A MARSHALLING Y ARD TO EASE CONGESTION IN THE VICINITY OF MCCORMICK PLACE AND TO BETTER UTILIZE THE
AVAILABLE DOCK SPACE AT THE CONVENTION CENTER .

T HE MARSHALLING Y ARD ADDRESS IS : 2900 S OUTH M OE DRIVE, C HICAGO, IL 60616. A LL VEHICLES , INCLUDING CARS , WITH MATERIALS FOR DELIVERY MUST CHECK IN
AT THE M ARSHALLING Y ARD LOCATED WEST OF L AKE S HORE D RIVE , APPROXIMATELY 6 BLOCKS SOUTH OF M C C ORMICK P LACE , AT 31 ST STREET . A MAP OF THE
MARSHALLING Y ARD IS PROVIDED ON THE NEXT PAGE .
T HERE IS A USAGE FEE REQUIRED BY M CCORMICK P LACE. C URRENTLY THE FEE IS $25.00 PER VEHICLE . T HESE RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME . O VERNIGHT
STORAGE IS AVAILABLE AT A PER NIGHT RATE . F OR RATES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE M C C ORMICK P LACE T RUCK M ARSHALLING Y ARD , CALL THE
Y ARDMASTER AT 312.808.3161.
T HE S TATE OF I LLINOIS LEGAL TRAILER RESTRICTIONS ARE 102” IN WIDTH AND 13’6” IN HEIGHT . Q UESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO :ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF T RANSPORTATION , PERMIT SECTION
2300 S OUTH DIRKSEN PARKWAYSPRINGFIELD , IL 62764
PHONE: 217.782.6271
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU ADVISE YOUR CARRIER OF THIS MARSHALLING Y ARD INFORMATION TO BETTER FACILITATE YOUR DIRECT SHIPMENT TO SHOW SITE. T HE
MARSHALLING Y ARD PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS :•ALL DELIVERING CARRIERS AND PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES MUST CHECK IN AT THE MARSHALLING Y ARD PRIOR TO SHOW SITE DELIVERY .

•T HE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WILL PRESENT A BILL OF LADING , OR DELIVERY RECEIPT , NOTING PIECE COUNT , ITEM ( S ) DESCRIPTION, AND WEIGHT OF MATERIAL TO BE
UNLOADED . C ERTIFIED WEIGHT TICKETS ARE REQUIRED . A N $22.00 SCALE FEE WILL BE ASSESSED . ALL TRUCKS WILL BE WEIGHED IN THE MARSHALLING YARD .

•AT THE MARSHALLING Y ARD , DRIVERS WILL BE ASSIGNED A PASS NUMBER AND WILL BE DISPATCHED TO THE APPROPRIATE DOCK AT MCC ORMICK P LACE AS SPACE IS
AVAILABLE . W AITING TIME AT THE M ARSHALLING Y ARD SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED BY YOUR CARRIER . E VERY EFFORT IS MADE TO KEEP THIS WAITING TIME TO AMINIMUM . H OWEVER , THE WAITING TIME DEPENDS ON MANY FACTORS , INCLUDING THE NUMBER OF VEHICLES ARRIVING TO UNLOAD , THE TYPE OF LOADS BEINGUNLOADED AT THE CONVENTION CENTER , AND THE NUMBER OF BOOTHS ON A TRUCK , ETC .

•AN UNLOADING DOCUMENT WILL BE ISSUED AT THE MARSHALLING Y ARD OFFICE BY GLOBAL E XPERIENCE SPECIALISTS PERSONNEL . T HE R ECEIVING R EPORT WILL BE :o BASED ON THE INFORMATION ON THE BILL OF LADING OR DELIVERY RECEIPTo DATED AND TIME -STAMPEDo T HE BASIS FOR INVOICING OF ALL UNLOADING CHARGES•IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT HAVE A DOCUMENT WITH SUFFICIENT INFORMATION DESCRIBING THE SHIPMENT , GLOBAL E XPERIENCE SPECIALISTS RESERVES THE RIGHTTO REFUSE TO ISSUE THE R ECEIVING R EPORT NEEDED TO UNLOAD THE SHIPMENT (CARS AND STATION WAGONS ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS REQUIREMENT ).

•FOR YOUR PROTECTION , A GES EMPLOYEE WILL ISSUE A SECURITY PASS AND NUMBERED CARD TO BE PLACED IN THE VEHICLE WINDOW . T HE DRIVER WILL BE ADVISEDWHEN TO PROCEED TO HIS DESIGNATED UNLOADING AREA .

•AFTER UNLOADING , ALL VEHICLES ARE RETURNED TO THE MARSHALLING Y ARD WITH A COMPLETED COPY OF THE GES R ECEIVING R EPORT TO BE WEIGHED AGAIN TO
OBTAIN THE LIGHT WEIGHT . T HIS DETERMINES THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE SHIPMENT . D RIVERS WHO FAIL TO RETURN TO BE WEIGHED OUT MAY FACE HAVING THEIRSHIPMENT BILLED AT THE HEAVY WEIGHT .

NEED ASSISTANCE? C ONTACT THE GES – IMTS INFORMATION C ENTER AT :◊ T OLL -FREE: 866.280.7765 ◊ DIRECT : 630.671.7960 ◊ www.ges.com/IMTS_chat/ ◊ E- MAIL : IMTSservice@ges.com ◊DELIVERY/PICK-UP OF FREIGHT INFORMATION
ALL VEHICLES DELIVERING FREIGHTAll vehicles delivering booth materials, freight and products to McCormick Place must first checkin at the Marshalling Yard, located at 31st Street just west of Lake Shore Drive, approximately six(6) blocks south of McCormick Place. Please advise your carrier of the following Marshalling Yard
information to better facilitate your direct shipment to McCormick Place.
NOTE: There is a usage fee required by McCormick Place Standard Parking. Currently
fees are $25.00 for vehicles with more than two (2) axles. Overnight storage is also
possible at $25.00 per night. These rates are subject to change at any time. For further
information on the McCormick Place Marshalling Yard, please call Standard Parking at
312.808.3161.
All trucks must weight light and heavy at McCormick Place.
BILL OF LADING
When arriving at the Marshalling Yard, the driver of the vehicle must present bills of lading ordelivery receipts which show number of units, item descriptions, and weight of shipment being
delivered, to the GES Representatives at the check-in desk in the Marshalling Yard office. All truck
shipments will weigh light and heavy at the certified scales in the Marshalling Yard.
A Receiving Report will be issued based on the information on the bill of lading, delivery receipt or
certified weight ticket for each separate shipment. This receiving Report shall be dated, and time stamped. Weight accumulation for
the Custom Block Package will be based on the information contained on the Receiving Report.
NOTE: If driver does not have a document with sufficient information describing the shipment, GES reserves the right torefuse issue of the Receiving Report necessary before the shipment can be unloaded (cars and station wagons are excluded
from this requirement).
PROCEDURE
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A GES Representative in the Marshalling Yard office will issue a security pass to your carrier vehicle.
The driver will receive a number card to be placed in the window of the vehicle for identification purposes and indicates theappropriate unloading area.
A GES representative will advise the driver when to proceed to the designated unloading area when space becomes available.
Wait time should be anticipated by your carrier.
At the unloading dock, the driver shall present the bill of lading and Receiving Report to the freight checker.
A crew will be assigned to unload the vehicle when the shipment is checked, and the proper paperwork is presented.
Drivers lacking documents with sufficient information describing the shipment may be refused issue of the Receiving Reportnecessary before the shipment can be unloaded. (POV shipments are excluded from this requirement.)Once unloaded, a freight checker indicates all exceptions and/or damages on the bill of lading and the Receiving Report andreturns copies to the driver.
When leaving McCormick Place, all vehicles must return from the docks to the Marshalling Yard with a completed copy of the
GES Receiving Report to be weighed to obtain the light weight. This determines the total weight of your shipment.
Drivers failing to return to the Marshalling Yard for their lightweight face having the shipment billed at the heavy weight.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING OUTBOUND PROCEDURESNOTE: If your assigned carrier does not arrive on the assigned target date and time, exhibitors will have three (3) options:
1) Return to either the GES Warehouse or the Heavy Warehouse; depending on size of freight (additionalcharges will apply)
2) Re-route freight through GES Logistics (additional charges will apply)3) Re-route freight to a different carrier of your choice. EXHIBITOR MUST SIGN FOR RELEASE OF FREIGHT TO
THE NEW CARRIER BEFORE THIS WILL HAPPEN. (GES reserves to the right to refuse the release of freight
to a new carrier without a signature from the exhibitor indicating the new carrier of choice)
IF your carrier uses a third party cartage agent to pick up the freight consigned to them, GES WILL NOT RELEASE THE FRIEGHTWITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM THE EXHIBITOR OR THEIR AGENT.
If you have questions, or need assistance with your inbound freight arrangements, please contact the GES – IMTS Information Center.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO YOUR SHIPPING DEPARTMENT, COMPANY DRIVER, AND/OR FREIGHT CARRIER.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AND HANDLING GUIDELINES
We are proud to inform you that DSV Air & Sea, Inc. has once again been appointed as the official
recommended freight forwarder and customs house broker for IMTS 2024 to be held in Chicago from
September 9 – 14, 2024.
Our services will include international transportation to and from Chicago, Customs clearance services
and off-site uncrating services in cooperation with the officially appointed contractors. Our services will
guarantee all international exhibitors a timely delivery of their shipment to their booths, at the assigned
target dates.
As a bona fide tradeshow by the US Department of Commerce, IMTS 2024 will allow all international
exhibitors to bring in their products on a temporary import basis and applicable duties would only becomedue, once their products have been sold to a US entity during IMTS 2024. For more information pleasecontact us at events@us.dsv.com – Ref.: IMTS 2024.
Together with our offices and partners in overseas and locally in Chicago, it is our goal to provide you withthe best and most cost effective transport and handling services.
It is our recommendation to transport your international shipments by ocean freight, whenever possible.
Adhere to our shipping schedules and guidelines, which will be made available to you in more detail in thenear future.
In the meantime, please contact us at your earliest convenience by e-mail at events@us.dsv.com or you
may contact Mr. Herbert Kaltschmid, directly, who is the overall coordinator at DSV for the IMTS 2024
exhibition. He can be reached by e-mail at herbert.kaltschmid@us.dsv.com or by telephone at 1-650-455
8215 (cell) or 1-650-238 1226.
Our team at DSV wishes you a very successful IMTS 2024 and we look very much forward working withyou on this important project.
Sincerely,
DSV FAIRS & EXHIBITION SERVICES