How to Ship—Domestic Shipments

Domestic Shipments are as easy as 1, 2, 3 with NorthStar.

*Prior to shipping you must open an account.

1. Complete a Schedule a Pick-up form and submit online.
2. Complete a NorthStar Bill of Lading (BOL) and submit online or fax a copy of the completed Bill of Lading (BOL) to 703-532-0523.
3. A NorthStar representative will confirm your shipment upon receipt of your forms.
4. Please attach the original Bill of Lading (BOL) to the largest piece.

These required forms are available by going to Download Forms or by calling 1-800-787-1800. Instructions for completing the forms are included or a NorthStar representative will be happy to assist you.

Additional requirements:

5. Include advance warehouse cut-off time and dates and show-site move-in times and dates.
6. Include exact dimensions per piece.
7. Include emergency contact information such as cell phone or pager numbers.
8. Pack and label your shipment carefully. Each piece should have one label with the destination address, show name and booth number. Indicate pieces by numbering 1 of 10, 2 of 10 etc.
9. If shrink-wrapped or palletized, place a label on each piece as well as outside on the shrink-wrap.

Shipping Instructions from Show-Site

If you have not scheduled your outbound shipment(s), please contact NorthStar one business day prior to move-out. Your NorthStar representative can be reached at 800-787-1800 or you may visit our web site at www.northstarexpress.com and enter your order into Web Trak

Remove all old labels and re-label each piece with the outbound destination address. Be sure that all pieces are securely closed and in good condition.

In addition to the NorthStar Bill of Lading you must complete the show decorator's official Material Handling Agreement. Indicate on this MHA form that NorthStar Express will be the outbound carrier.

Once your shipment has been packed, labeled and counted, the completed Material Handling Agreement and the NorthStar Bill of Lading must be turned in at the show decorator's service desk. Please do not leave the forms on top of your materials!

You may print these instructions by downloading Shipping Instructions from Show-Site.

Domestic Service

National and Local Deliveries

• Deferred 5 Business Day
• Standard 2 Business Day
• Next Day Priority
• Next Flight Out—the fastest service option
• Local
• Truck Load

Value added services:

• Official Show Carrier
• Exhibit House shipment coordination
• Shipment consolidation
• Inside pick-up and delivery
• Weekend pick-up and delivery
• Government facility pick-up and delivery
• Special request fulfillment
• Document preparation assistance
• Bills of Lading
• Material Handling Agreements (MHA's) from the show decorator