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Orlando Trade Show Freight — Ship Your Booth to the Orange County Convention Center
FL, United States
Calway Logistics ships trade show freight to Orlando's Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) — one of the most accessible US venues for exhibitors of any size. Unlike Las Vegas, Chicago, or NYC, Orlando operates with lighter union jurisdiction, which means lower labor costs and more flexibility for exhibitor-installed booths.
What Calway knows about Orlando freight:
- Freeman is the GSC at OCCC — We know Freeman's advance warehouse windows, direct-ship deadlines, and material handling fee structure for every major show.
- Lighter union rules = cost advantage — Orlando is a lower-union market compared to LVCC, McCormick, or Javits. Some I&D work can be self-performed by exhibitor crews. EAC registration is still recommended. Calway helps you decide when to use union labor and when to self-install.
- Drayage is among the most competitive — OCCC's CWT rates are typically $80-100 for advance warehouse and $110-150 for direct-to-show. Among top 10 US venues, Orlando is one of the most affordable for material handling.
- West Coast to Orlando optimized — Cross-country routing via I-10 / I-75 corridor. We consolidate through our LA warehouse and run FTL for multi-crate exhibits.
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Venues Served in Orlando
Orange County Convention Center
General Service Contractor: Freeman
Freight Routes to Orlando
Common routes to Orlando
| Origin | Mode | Typical Transit | Notes | |--------|------|----------------|-------| | Los Angeles / West Coast | FTL / LTL | 5-7 days | I-10 corridor. 6-7 days recommended for peak show season. | | Chicago / Midwest | FTL / LTL | 3-4 days | I-65 / I-75 corridor | | New York / East Coast | LTL / FTL | 3-4 days | I-95 South to I-4 | | Dallas / Texas | LTL | 2-3 days | I-10 / I-35 corridor | | Atlanta / Southeast | LTL | 1-2 days | Shortest run. Consolidation hub potential. | | Miami / South Florida | LTL | 1 day | Regular lane | | International | Air / Ocean | 3-14 days | Via MCO or Port of Miami |
Orlando Logistics Details
Orlando logistics notes
Venue served:
| Venue | GSC | Key Notes | |-------|-----|-----------| | Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) | Freeman | 2.1M sq ft contiguous. 2 halls (North/South). Advance warehouse typically opens 21-30 days pre-show. Connected to multiple hotels. |
Drayage at OCCC (2026 estimated):
- Advance warehouse: $80-100/CWT
- Direct to show: $110-150/CWT
- Overtime: +50% surcharge
Union requirements: Lighter jurisdiction than Northeast or Las Vegas. Union electricians required for hardwired electrical connections. Self-install allowed for many booth setups with proper EAC registration. Calway advises on union requirements per show and coordinates where needed.
Major shows at OCCC:
| Show | Month | Typical Attendance | |------|-------|-------------------| | IAAPA (Amusement Parks) | November | 40,000+ | | Global Pet Expo | March | 15,000+ | | PGA Merchandise Show | January | 40,000+ | | HIMSS (Healthcare Tech) | March | 30,000+ | | Surf Expo | January, September | 25,000+ | | NAA (Apartment/Multifamily) | June | 15,000+ |
Orlando climate note: Summer (June-September) has afternoon thunderstorms. Warehousing and dock operations continue unaffected, but schedule truck arrivals for morning windows when possible. Hurricane season (June-November) — Calway monitors and adjusts routing as needed; our LA warehouse provides a safe alternative staging location.
Ship to Orlando with Calway
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