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Anaheim Trade Show Freight — Ship Your Booth to the Anaheim Convention Center
CA, United States
Calway Logistics ships trade show freight to the Anaheim Convention Center — the closest major venue to our LA warehouse. At just 30 miles from our La Puente facility, Anaheim is our home market. We can route, stage, and deliver to Anaheim faster and with fewer touchpoints than any other venue we serve.
What Calway knows about Anaheim freight:
- LA warehouse proximity = competitive advantage — We are 30 minutes from Anaheim Convention Center. This means same-day delivery windows, direct drop at the advance warehouse, and immediate response if a crate arrives damaged or missing. No other trade show freight provider has our LA-a-Day pivot speed for Anaheim shows.
- Freeman is the GSC — Anaheim's official contractor is Freeman. We know their advance warehouse receiving protocol, material handling fee schedule, and dock appointment system. For returning exhibitors, we store booth crates at our LA warehouse between shows and deliver direct.
- Light union jurisdiction — Anaheim is a lower-union market compared to Las Vegas or Chicago. Many shows allow exhibitor self-install with EAC registration. Union electricians required for hardwired connections. Carpenters optional. Calway advises on the labor setup that fits your booth size and budget.
- Drayage is among the lowest in the US — At $75-95/CWT advance warehouse, Anaheim is one of the most affordable venues for material handling. Consolidated routing through our LA warehouse further cuts touchpoints.
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Venues Served in Anaheim
Anaheim Convention Center
General Service Contractor: Freeman
Freight Routes to Anaheim
Common routes to Anaheim
| Origin | Mode | Typical Transit | Notes | |--------|------|----------------|-------| | Los Angeles / SoCal | LTL / Dedicated | Same day | 30 miles from Calway LA warehouse. Same-day delivery standard. | | Bay Area | LTL | 1-2 days | I-5 corridor. Consolidation through LA warehouse. | | Las Vegas | LTL / FTL | 1 day | Best served through LA warehouse reroute. | | Chicago / Midwest | FTL / LTL | 3-4 days | I-80 / I-15 corridor | | New York / East Coast | FTL / LTL | 5-6 days | Cross-country to LA warehouse → Anaheim | | Dallas / Texas | LTL | 2-3 days | I-10 / I-15 corridor | | Phoenix / Arizona | LTL | 1 day | I-10 West corridor | | International (Asia) | Air / Ocean | 3-14 days | LAX → Calway LA warehouse → Anaheim |
Anaheim Logistics Details
Anaheim logistics notes
Venue served:
| Venue | GSC | Key Notes | |-------|-----|-----------| | Anaheim Convention Center | Freeman | 1.8M sq ft. Connected to Disneyland Resort hotels. Advance warehouse opens 21-30 days pre-show. Multiple loading docks. |
Drayage at Anaheim Convention Center (2026 estimated):
- Advance warehouse: $75-95/CWT
- Direct to show: $100-140/CWT
- Overtime: +50% surcharge
Union requirements: Light. Union electricians for hardwired connections. Self-install generally permitted for booth construction with proper EAC registration through Freeman. Carpenters and Teamsters optional for most shows. Calway coordinates as needed per show requirements.
Major shows at Anaheim Convention Center:
| Show | Month | Typical Attendance | |------|-------|-------------------| | NAMM (Music Products) | January | 100,000+ | | Natural Products Expo West | March | 80,000+ | | VidCon | June | 55,000+ | | WonderCon | March-April | 60,000+ | | Disney D23 | August | 30,000+ |
Anaheim storage advantage: For exhibitors doing multiple shows at Anaheim (or rotating between Anaheim + Las Vegas + other West Coast venues), Calway offers storage at our LA warehouse between shows. 30-minute delivery means no advance warehouse fees for stored inventory.
Ship to Anaheim with Calway
Tell us your show name, dates, and freight details. We'll route your shipment to Anaheim with advance warehouse coordination included.
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