Shipping/Material Handling

Move-In/Out Instructions

  • The Move-In/Move-Out schedule is located on the right-hand side of this page in the side bar. 
  • Exhibitors should verify show security arrangements and times for move-in and move-out to avoid problems with unattended equipment and materials.
  • All move-in and move-out of exhibits must be done only through designated loading docks, freight doors, and freight elevators. Designated load docs listed below in Loading Docks & Freight Elevator section.
  • The usage of the facility lobbies is strictly limited to HAND-CARRIED ITEMS ONLY. Dollies, flatbeds, or anything mechanical is strictly prohibited in the lobbies. Materials that require the use of wheeled or mechanical equipment MUST BE DELIVERED VIA THE LOADING DOCKS.
  • Passenger elevators or escalators are designed for passenger use only and are not intended for or equipped to carry freight of any kind.
  • REMINDER: Show Site freight, including overnight freight, will NOT BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO FRIDAY, the published date.
  • For the safety of all attendees and other exhibitors, please do not begin tear down of your booth display until 3:00 pm on Thursday or until after the exhibit hall has been cleared of non-exhibition personnel. Any exhibitors who begin teardown before 3:00 pm on Thursday will be subject to penalization including loss of priority points.


Loading Docks & Freight Elevators

2024 IMAGE Exhibit Halls are Halls A & B.


Exhibitors will load-in through the dock loading area called “Lot 4” located off of Chartres. The entrance is on the cross street called “Walker”. Lot 4 parking is located behind the GRB Convention Center.


From North: Take Avenida de las Americas South > left on Polk Street > left on Chartres > Docks are accessed from Chartres Street be on the left at Walker Street. Call security dispatch to open gate.


From South: Take Polk exit from 59 North > Merge and stay Chartres > left at Walker Street. Call security dispatch to open gate.


GRB 24-Hour Building Security Dispatch Number: 713-853-8087


Exhibitors are not allowed to park in Lot 4 during move-in or event days. The purpose of access is to only load-in/out their exhibit into and out of the exhibition hall.


Exhibitors will have access to the freight roll-up door located at the back of the exhibit hall. The door is directly connected to the loading dock area behind GRB.

Docking Map and Driving Instructions

Material Handling to and from Show Site

Material handling fees are not included with your booth space. Freeman is the Official Service Contractor and is therefore assigned as the exclusive provider of freight services. Material handling includes unloading exhibit material, storing up to 30 days in advance at the warehouse address provided, delivering to the booth, the handling of empty containers to and from storage, and removing of material from the booth for reloading onto outbound carriers. This should not be confused with the cost to transport your exhibit material to and from the event.


Before Exhibition – truck unloading, delivery to the booth, and crate storage during the exhibition


After Exhibition – crate return to booth, crate removal and reloading

Shipping Information

Information coming soon. Please check back.


International Freight Forwarding & Customs Shipping

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Exhibitor Move-in Dates/times:

  • Friday August 25 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm* *Exhibitors 600 sq. ft. or more only
  • Saturday August 26 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Sunday August 27 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Monday August 28 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

 All booths must be completely setup by 2:00 pm

Show Open Dates/times:

  • Monday August 28 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Tuesday August 29 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday August 30 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Thursday August 31 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Exhibitor Move-out Dates/times:

  • Thursday August 31 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Friday September 1 8:00 am – 4:30 pm


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