Delivery & Traffic
Venue Information
Here you’ll find all the practical information you’ll need for your visit to the show. If you have any further questions, make sure to contact a member of the team here.
Venue Address
Hall 3 & 3a
National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
Birmingham
B40 1NT
UK
Click the button below to download the NEC site map:
Booking Loading & Unloading Access
It is essential that all vehicles needing access to the venue’s loading bays are pre-booked on the NEC Vehicle Booking System. Please note that this system will not be live until 28 days before the show. All exhibitors and contractors will be sent a link to book when it is available.
To book your vehicle please go to NEC | Voyage Control
For a seamless process, it is essential that all vehicles needing access, the venue’s loading bays are pre-booked on the NEC Carbon Voyage Control System.
Any exhibitor or contractor vehicles that are not booked system will be denied access to the loading bays by the on-site traffic team.
If you have any questions regarding your booking, please contact the NEC traffic team directly on traffic@thenec.co.uk.
Shipping & Freight Handling
To receive orders onsite, please use the following delivery address:
Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025
[STAND NUMBER, COMPANY NAME & CONTACT DETAILS]
Hall 3 & 3a
National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
Birmingham
B40 1NT
UK
YOU MUST BE ON YOUR STAND TO SIGN FOR YOUR DELIVERY. THE ORGANISERS WILL NOT SIGN FOR ANY DELIVERIES ON YOUR BEHALF
Please note if you are not at your stand at the point of delivery, your order will be provided to GES. There may be a charge for this service.
Large/heavy exhibits
If you plan to exhibit a large or heavy piece of equipment or vehicle, please contact GES Logistics at the earliest time. Heavy Lifts by crane or forklift will be scheduled in advance. GES Logistics will schedule move-in and move-out of any large and heavy exhibits.
Lifting and handling onsite
GES Logistics have been appointed as our handling company. They are the preferred contractor for freight forwarding and storage, please contact them on +44 (0)121 782 4446 or event.logistics@ges.com
Storage
It is not permissible to store packing materials (cases, pallets etc.) in the hall. GES Logistics will operate an empty case storage service: they will tag, remove, store and return your empty packing materials on request. Please order this service in by contacting the team on +44 (0)121 782 4446 or event.logistics@ges.com
It is forbidden to store exhibits or materials between or behind stands due to the risk of fire.
Exhibitor Badges & Contractor Passes
Contractor Passes: During build up and breakdown all contractors & exhibitors will sign in with security on access to the hall. Everyone entering must have read the Site Rules and Procedures. On confirmation of this, all contractors & exhibitors will be given a CDM wristband for access.
Exhibitor Badges for Show Open: Register your stand personnel via your MyEasyfairs account and badges will be avaliable to collect onsite during build-up. Please contact demi.hutton@easyfairs.com if you do not have access to this link.
Exhibitor Badges for Show Open: You may have multiple Smart Badge scanners as part of your stand package, so be sure to check in your MyEasyfairs account. These are an invaluable sales tool for your stand, allowing you to promote specific products/services and collect data on visitors to your stand. Make sure to assign your Smart Badge readers in MyEasyfairs ahead of the show and brief your stand personnel on how to employ these vital tools to maximise your ROI. If you have any queries regarding your Smart Badge readers, please contact demi.hutton@easyfairs.com
