Logistics & Traffic

Shepard is the exclusive Material Handling (Drayage) contractor permitted on the show floor. They will receive all shipments, whether consigned in advance to their warehouse or sent directly to the Exhibit Hall. Material Handling services include receiving exhibit materials, delivering them to exhibit spaces, removing and storing empty containers, returning empty cartons and crates, and delivering shipments to the dock for pickup by outbound freight carriers.

Shipping and handling charges through Shepard Logistics Services are based on the actual weight of the shipment with no rounding to the next hundredweight (e.g., 201 lbs is charged as 201 lbs, not 300 lbs). There is no special handling, uncrated or small package fees.

Freight or package deliveries from carriers such as UPS and FedEx will not be accepted by the GCCC at any time, and carriers will not deliver directly to individual booths. Any shipments arriving at the GCCC during the show, including setup and dismantling periods, must be addressed to the General Contractor.

Advance Warehouse Shipment Address

Exhibiting Co. Name & Booth Number

Analytica USA

c/o Shepard Exposition Services c/o Tforce

3400 Refugee Rd

Columbus, OH 43232

Warehouse hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Direct To Show Site Shipment Address

c/o Shepard Exposition Services

Exhibiting Co. Name & Booth Number

Analytica USA

Greater Columbus Convention Center

500 North High Street

Columbus, OH 43215

Shipments are accepted up to 30 days prior to the event by the Shepard. Early shipments (received before 30 days) and late shipments (received within 5 days) may incur additional fees due to disruptions in the staging process. These fees are listed in Shepard's ExhibitorPro and vary by show location and dates.

First Day for Warehouse Deliveries without a Surcharge

Monday, August 11, 2025

Last Day for Warehouse Deliveries without a Surcharge

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Last Day for Warehouse Deliveries*

Friday, September 5, 2025

* Date indicated is last day freight can arrive to advanced warehouse with guarantee of delivery to booth for exhibitor setup.

First Day Freight Can Arrive at Show Site

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 8:00AM

Freight Reroute Begins**

Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 3:30PM

**All outbound carriers must be checked in by this time Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 3:30PM

All forklifts, hi-lifts, and material handling devices must be operated by licensed operators from an OSHA-approved program. A copy of the operator’s license must be provided to GCCC Public Safety prior to use. If a hi-lift is required for focusing, it must be included in your rigging call or contract for separate delivery. All lifts must be delivered within the contracted time.
Forklifts must be ordered through the General Contractor, and regulations for inspection, use, operation, and accident reporting apply. Motorized forklifts or pallet jacks are prohibited on carpeted or tile areas, and non-motorized pallet jacks with non-marking treads must be used on carpeted areas. Revolving tower cranes and similar equipment must be secured in accordance with regulations, and advertising media or other loads, except for non-weighted flags, are not permitted on cranes.