Exhibiting in a show is a very detailed process and is compounded when planning a show in another country. For our international exhibitors here are a few helpful hints to ease your way. And of course, our American and Canadian readers traveling abroad please pay attention.

United States Terms vs. International Terms
• Drayage in the USA is called Material Handling Freight or Handling
• Bill of Lading in the USA is called a Delivery Order
• Marshalling Yard in the USA is called the Truck Staging Area
• Exhibit Booth outside of the USA is Exhibit Stand
• Skid in the USA is also a common word here …Pallet
• CWT 100 lbs USA is 45 KG
• I&D and Rigging are called Assembly/Disassembly
• Trailer in the USA is a Box Vehicle