Shipping/Material Handling
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 Hall DE.
Docking Map and Driving Instructions
Exhibitors will have access to Hall E freight roll-up door located at the back of Hall E. The door is directly connected to the loading dock area behind GRB.
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
Freeman Exhibit Transportation has been appointed as the official carrier for IMAGE.
You have (2) options for shipping your advance freight:
Freeman will accept crated, boxed or skidded materials beginning July 27, 2023 at the address below. Material arriving after August 21, 2023 will be received at the warehouse with an additional after deadline charge.
Please note that Freeman Warehouse does not accept:
Warehouse materials are accepted Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 3:30pm. Certified weight tickets must accompany all shipments. If required, provide your carrier with this phone number: (888) 508-5054.
Exhibiting Company Name/Booth#
IMAGE 2023
C/O Jetco/Freeman
3010 Aldine Bender Rd.
Houston, TX 77032
Freeman will receive shipments at the exhibit facility beginning August 26, 2023. Shipments arriving before this date may be refused by the facility. Any charges incurred for early freight accepted by the facility will be the responsibility of the exhibitor. Certified weight tickets must accompany all shipments.
If required, provide your carrier with this phone number: (888) 508-5054.
Exhibiting Company Name/Booth#
IMAGE 2023
George R. Brown Convention Center
C/O Freeman
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
Please contact Freeman for your quoted rates and rules applicable to dispose of your exhibit properties.
DSV Fairs & Events, Solutions USA
www.dsv.com
Contact: Pat Vidal
To request a quote, please Email: pat.vidal@dsv.com
Direct: + 1 786 577 6756
Mobile: + 1 770 855 2515
All booths must be completely setup by 2:00 pm