Shoptalk Logistics: Drayage, Labor & Shipping at Mandalay Bay Convention Center
The exhibitor logistics that catch teams off guard at Shoptalk — drayage, union labor, and shipping to Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Most Shoptalk exhibitors don't get tripped up by the booth — they get tripped up by the logistics at Mandalay Bay Convention Center: drayage, union labor, and getting freight in and out on time. Here's what to plan for.
Drayage (material handling)
Mandalay Bay routes freight through the show's general contractor with standard CWT drayage; the south-Strip location keeps trucking simple from the I-15 and the airport.
Labor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Union labor handles rigging and electrical; smaller inline booths can often be hand-carried and self-built within the rules.
Docks & move-in
Ground-level docks feed the convention center directly, making move-in efficient for mid-size islands.
Our advice for Shoptalk
It's a long walk from some halls to the docks — stage your crates and tools to avoid mid-show runs. 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 Shoptalk?
Drayage is the material-handling fee for moving your freight from the dock to your booth and back at Mandalay Bay 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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