Shipping – it’s often just one more item on the trade show to-do list, and not the focus of attention … until something goes sideways.

But lately with all the talk about a potential strike at UPS and then the meltdown of Yellow Freight, the topic of shipping has become top-of-mind for a lot of companies.

So I reached out to a few of my go-to industry experts for a few Shipping 101 (and beyond) tips to help you navigate the logistics and hopefully avoid a lot of the headaches.

Thanks to Chuck Michel from ELITeXPO and Candy Adams, The Booth Mom® for sharing their insights, including:

• What details you should provide to your shipping company
• Why there are three parts to your shipment costs
• How to label all pieces in your shipment
• What to do to keep small items together
• How to know you’re adequately covered if something goes wrong