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Exhibitor Move-In Schedule

Friday, January 16, 2026

1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Islands 20x30 or larger & exhibitors with oversized materials. View your move-in scheduled time

Exhibitors in halls A & B ONLY who are showing large trucks as display items will need to be parked on Friday.

Monday, January 19, 2026

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. View your move-in scheduled time

Exhibitors in hall C ONLY who are showing large trucks as display items will need to be parked on MONDAY.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. View your move-in scheduled time

Exhibitors may work in their booths until 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday evenings during move in.
 

 

Move In Information

For exhibitors bringing their own materials and needing loading dock access, equipment, or assistance

Info: Each exhibitor is assigned a day and time to unload. It is important to arrive at scheduled times for efficient use of loading docks. Arriving too early or late may lead to delays or being moved to the end of the line.

If you need to change your move-in time or date, contact the TPIE Office (1-800-375-3642) or email FNGLA immediately. To receive move-in assistance, exhibitors must be in line before 3:00 p.m.

Exhibitors may work in their booths until 8 p.m. each evening.

All vehicles used as part of a booth display must be delivered on Friday between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

All vehicles must report to the truck marshaling area to receive a dock pass. Marshalling Yard is located between SE 20th Street and 22nd Street. Trucks must go through port security checkpoints. Drivers need valid ID and no weapons. Trucks will be called as space permits. You will have 30 minutes to unload.

There is no oversized parking around the convention center. Vehicles must unload and return to the Marshalling Yard. Vehicles requiring overnight parking may drop off on Tuesday.

Exhibitors arriving after scheduled move-in hours who need assistance will be moved in by the service contractor and charged. Any exhibitor not set up by 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2026, will be considered a no-show.

Move-in assistance and equipment are provided for exhibitors bringing their own material in their own vehicles. Equipment capacity is 5,000 lbs. Move-in crew may refuse to move items deemed unsafe. Please do not tip union personnel.

You may bring your own handcarts or dollies, but no power equipment is permitted.

Exhibit halls are A, B, and C. EXPO Convention Contractors are located at the back of Hall C. Registration is in Lobby B.

For exhibitors bringing their own materials but not needing loading dock access

You may arrive Monday or Tuesday during move-in hours. A parking garage is located next to the convention center.

For exhibitors shipping their own materials to the show

eLogistics is the preferred carrier. Contact eLogistics at 305-751-1234.

For exhibitors shipping from the show through a third party

EXPO Convention Contractors will sign for and deliver shipped materials. Charges apply. Contact EXPO or eLogistics (305-751-1234) for details.

Material Handling Forms & Shipping Information can be found starting on page 27 of the exhibitor kit.

Materials will be received after January 12, 2026 with a 25% surcharge.

Advance Warehouse shipments must arrive between December 8, 2025 and January 12, 2026, labeled:

EXHIBITOR NAME AND BOOTH NUMBER
Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) 2026
EXPO Convention Contractors, Inc.
15959 NW 15th Ave.
Miami, FL 33169

Materials shipped directly to the exhibit hall can start arriving Monday, January 19, 2026, labeled:

EXHIBITOR NAME AND BOOTH NUMBER
Tropical Plant International Expo
EXPO Convention Contractors, Inc.
c/o Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Print Shipping labels here

Exhibitor Move-Out

Info for exhibitors needing loading dock access, equipment, or assistance

All vehicles must report to the truck marshaling area to receive a dock pass. Marshalling Yard is located between SE 20th Street and 22nd Street.

MOVE OUT MARSHAL YARD MAP (Coming Soon - New Traffic Pattern)

All trucks must go through security checkpoints. Drivers need valid ID. Trucks will be called as space permits and have 30 minutes to unload. Parking is limited; oversized vehicles must return to the Marshalling Yard.

The Dockmaster will direct trucks to docks when space is available. EXPO staff are available at the show to assist.

The move-out crew is equipped with hand carts, dollies, and 5,000 lb forklifts. Please have materials packed and ready. No tipping of union personnel. No personal power equipment allowed.

Info for exhibitors who do not need loading dock access

Items may be carried to vehicles in the parking garage. Carts and dollies are not permitted on unprotected floors.

Info for exhibitors shipping via third party

Materials shipped via common carrier will be signed for and delivered by EXPO. Charges apply. Contact EXPO or eLogistics (305-751-1234).

Info for exhibitors selling or donating booth materials

Buyers must understand the move-out process and have a receipt. Forms are provided at the show.

Dismantling of Booths

Move-out begins at 2 p.m. Friday, January 23. *No exhibits may be dismantled early.* Early dismantling risks cancellation for next year. All exhibits must be out by 11 PM Friday.

General Information

Children

Children under 16 are not permitted on the exhibit floor during move-in or move-out.

Move In/Move Out Personnel

Exhibitors must have adequate staff for setup, teardown, and supervision.

Security

Please keep identification with you at all times.

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