PACK EXPO Las Vegas Logistics: Drayage, Labor & Shipping at Las Vegas Convention Center
The exhibitor logistics that catch teams off guard at PACK EXPO Las Vegas — drayage, union labor, and shipping to Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas is next on Sep 27–29, 2027, Las Vegas Convention Center. PACK EXPO Las Vegas runs in odd years only — the 2026 show is PACK EXPO International in Chicago (Oct 18–21), not a Las Vegas event.
Show services (drayage, electrical, labor) are cheapest at the advance-order deadline, which lands weeks before move-in — the maths is in our drayage guide.
Dates from the official PACK EXPO Las Vegas site, checked 2026-08-04. Always confirm move-in times in the exhibitor manual.
Most PACK EXPO Las Vegas exhibitors don't get tripped up by the booth — they get tripped up by the logistics at Las Vegas Convention Center: drayage, union labor, and getting freight in and out on time. Here's what to plan for.
Drayage (material handling)
Material handling (drayage) at the LVCC is billed per hundredweight by the show's official general contractor — published rates run from about $0.70 to $1.85 per lb depending on the show (CES 2027 lists $0.71, NAB 2026 listed $1.84), with weight minimums — so palletizing and advance-warehouse shipping save real money.
Labor at Las Vegas Convention Center
The LVCC leans union, but it's largely up to each show's rules: a lot of display work — LED posters, SEG lightboxes, backwalls, fabric, ground-supported LED walls, and booth set/dismantle — can be exhibitor- or vendor-installed, while electrical beyond simple plug-in and any overhead rigging or hanging signs go to union trades (Teamsters, electricians & riggers). Confirm the specifics in your show's exhibitor manual.
Docks & move-in
The campus spans the West, Central, North and South halls with extensive docks; the West Hall offers dedicated ground-level drive-on access for vehicles and heavy equipment.
Our advice for PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Order drayage, electrical and rigging early through the exhibitor kit — on-site and last-minute rates spike sharply. The easiest fix: let us handle the turnkey side — we deliver, install, run on-site support, and dismantle, so drayage and labor are our problem, not yours.
Frequently asked
What is drayage at PACK EXPO Las Vegas?
Drayage is the material-handling fee for moving your freight from the dock to your booth and back at Las Vegas Convention Center. It's billed by weight through the show's official contractor — plan for it early.
Can you handle the logistics for me?
Yes — our turnkey service covers delivery, install, on-site support, and dismantle, so drayage and labor coordination is on us.
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