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MOVE-IN ZONES AND TIMES

FORKLIFT SERVICE

MARSHALLING YARD

UNLOADING AT THE ROLL-UP DOORS

UNLOADING FROM THE PARKING GARAGE

MOVE-OUT PROCEEDURES

Move In & Out

MOVE-IN PROCEEDURES:

MOVE-IN ZONES AND TIMES:

Exhibitors are assigned a specific move-in day and window of time for the loading dock, which is based on booth location. The schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, August 23:

• Morning Window, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Afternoon Window, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 24:

• Morning Window, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Afternoon Window, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

To see your slotted time for the loading dock, please see the Move-in Map. If you need to request early or late move-in, it must be approved. Please send your request to the Show Manager. All booth displays need to be completed by 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, as stated in the rules and regulations and your contract.

FORKLIFT SERVICE:

DWA forklift drivers are available to transport off-loaded material to exhibitor booths. Forklift service is complimentary for all privately owned vehicles (POV). The complimentary forklift service does not include "spotting" equipment in the booth or any return trips to the booth to move equipment once it has been delivered. POV is defined as a booth representative being present at the dock to take responsibility of material, oversee unloading and loading of material. If DWA is required to sign for liability, there will be a material handling charge.

Please palletize your materials as much as possible to expedite the offloading of your equipment.

MARSHALLING YARD AND FREIGHT PROCEEDURES:

MARSHALLING YARD

A Marshalling Yard is required for all exhibitors needing the loading dock (vehicles able to use the roll-up doors may drive directly to the building). The yard is located at DWA Warehouse.

     Marshalling Yard
     DWA Trade Show & Expo Services
     3721 NW Front Avenue
     Portland, OR 97210

You may find more information and directions to the Marshalling Yard on page 18-19 in the DWA Exhibitor Kit.

Exhibitors who are using common carriers or other shippers to deliver their display materials directly to the show site during move-in hours are responsible for notifying their carriers of these important move-in regulations.

Exhibitors that ship their display materials through DWA do not need to be concerned with the procedures related to the Marshalling Yard.

UNLOADING AT THE ROLL-UP DOORS:

Small vehicles that do not require access to a loading dock can report directly to the facility and can check in with a Farwest Show Traffic Manager. The Traffic Manager will identify your booth location and will then direct you to the appropriate door. Drivers will be required to remain with their vehicle while exhibitors off-load materials into a staging area. As soon as materials are off-loaded, the driver is required to move the vehicle before assisting with building the booth display.

UNLOADING FROM THE PARKING GARAGE:

Exhibitors able to hand carry or utilize a push cart from a vehicle less than 7 feet tall without a trailer are encouraged to go to the Oregon Convention Center parking garage and use the freight elevator. There is an $9 charge to park in the garage.

MOVE-OUT PROCEEDURES:

All vehicles seeking access to the loading dock on Saturday night, August 27, or on Sunday, August 28, must first report to the Marshalling Yard to obtain a pass to be dispatched to the loading dock.

Exhibitors who have hand-carried items only that can easily be loaded into their vehicle may use the roll-up doors or the parking garage. During move-out, all material to be loaded must be palletized, placed on racks or be similarly organized and staged on the loading dock or near the roll-up door before vehicle will be allowed access to the loading dock or roll-up doors.

EXHIBITOR PARKING:

See parking options here.