The looming fear of the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is causing many trade shows worldwide to postpone or even cancel. If your event is still scheduled to run, it is best to frequently check with the host of your show for status updates. We, at Transit Air Cargo, are also monitoring the status of upcoming shows and are handling logistical adjustments for customers caused by the COVID-19 virus.
If your show has officially been postponed or cancelled, Transit Air Cargo is has your back. We have already been working with exhibitors from over 20 cancelled shows.
If your freight has already shipped to the show, we will either ship it back or you can utilize our temporary storage options throughout the US and Canada. Also, once your show is rebooked, we are here to provide you with the high quality service that only a trade show shipping specialist, such as ourselves, can provide.
Please remember that not all shows have been cancelled or postponed. We understand the amount of time and money that goes into trade shows and trade show planning. We also know that companies rely on and utilize trade shows to jump-start their revenue efforts. Other shows are still going as planned, so to ease your mind a bit, we are offering:
-30 day price guarantee
-Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to pick-up
-No hassle rescheduling
-Storage available throughout the US and Canada
-24/7 customer service
If your show is still scheduled to run, here are some tips to help ease Coronavirus pandemic fears:
*The following guidelines snippet are taken directly from the CDC and is intended for large events.
Promote the daily practice of everyday preventative actions.
-Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
-Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
-Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
-Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
-Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily.
Provide COVID-19 prevention supplies at your events. Plan to have extra supplies on hand for even staff and participants, including sinks with soap, hand sanitizers, tissues, and disposable facemasks (for persons who start having symptoms).
Note: Disposable facemasks should be kept on-site and used only if someone (worker or attendee) becomes sick. Those who become sick should be immediately isolated from staff and participants who are not sick and given a clean disposable facemask to wear.
Plan for staff absences. Develop flexible attendance and sick-leave policies. Identify critical job functions and positions and plan for alternative coverage by cross-training staff.
Promote messages that discourage people who are sick from attending events. This should include messages requesting that people leave events if they begin to have symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. They should seek medical advice promptly by calling ahead to a doctor’s office or emergency room to get guidance.
Planning is key. Before a Coronavirus outbreak occurs in your community, you need to plan. Depending on the severity, the outbreak could last for a long time. If you’d like to read further guidelines given by the CDC and specific to the COVID-19 virus related to large events, click here.
To stay up to date on all the latest and most accurate information regarding the COVID-19 virus, refer to the CDC’s website.
Summer is coming to an end and Winter is fast approaching… For many, that means nights in huddled by the fireplace with hot chocolate and a good TV show (Game of Thrones, anyone?), but for the rest of us in the trade show industry this means getting down to business and managing the many trade shows that are coming up on our calendar! Luckily, many of us have experienced and survived the cold blistering stress of Winter’s trade show season and have lived to share tips on how to best brace yourself for this upcoming season. | 
