A refreshingly simple event shipping solution, delivered.
With a perfect mix of technology and personalized service, NorthStar takes the unnecessary guesswork, anxiety, and frustration out of event shipping to ensure your items get delivered to the right place at the right time, every time.
A Customized Approach
Whether you are brand new to the world of event shipping or a tradeshow pro, NorthStar has you covered. Our shipping coaches take the time to get to know each customer, providing a personalized level of service while working to determine the optimal shipping solution.
See how our trade show shipping works, from pickup to move-out.
The NorthStar Difference
Managing event shipping doesn’t have to be so painful
Event Shipping with NorthStar
Personalized Service, Customized Solution, Reliable
Event Shipping with Other Providers
Inflexible, Unreliable, Poor Communication
Working with NorthStar in
4 Easy Steps
Tell us about your show. Share what's shipping, where it's going and the show dates with your NorthStar Shipping Coach.
We plan the route. Your coach picks the best way to get your freight there and back, based on your readiness.
We handle paperwork and pickup. Your coach prepares the bill of lading and show labels, then we pick up and palletize your freight.
Delivered, and home again. Your freight arrives at the show on time, and your return is booked with the outbound.
NorthStar By the Numbers
10,000+
customers served
9,000+
events
22
countries
35
years shipping to events
What Our Customers Say
“NorthStar provided some of the best support I’ve experienced managing trade shows. They were always there with solutions—and always with a smile. Their service was consistently professional, efficient, and cost-effective, whether for shipping or storage. When an exhibit shipment ran into trouble at an event, they stepped in and rescued it without missing a beat. As our show presence grew from a small display to a major show footprint, their service scaled with us. Two thumbs up for a partner that truly goes above and beyond.”
David Donovan
Senior Solutions Consultant / Events Manager
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Frequently asked questions
What does NorthStar Express do?
NorthStar Express is an event shipping company with 35 years of shipping experience across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. One shipping coach manages each shipment from pickup to return.
What is a shipping coach?
Your shipping coach is the NorthStar person who helps manage your event shipping schedule, tracks the show deadlines, and handles confirmations, labels, bills of lading and Material Handling Agreement reminders.
Where do you ship?
Primarily the U.S., Canada, and Europe. See international event shipping.
What do you handle, and what does my exhibit team handle?
We palletize and plastic-wrap your materials, deliver them to your booth, unpack them, and plan the return shipment before the show. We don’t build crates or set up displays: your exhibit house or I&D crew handles setup, and we schedule around them.
Can you store our materials between shows?
Yes. We offer short and long-term storage coast to coast, and your coach ships straight from storage to the next show.
How do I get started?
Tell us what’s shipping, where it’s going and when. Request a quote, email shippingcoach@northstarexpress.com or call 703-532-0520.