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Great Events Start Before Move-in Day.
Designate thinkSTG as your Official Advance Warehouse so freight can arrive before your event move-in, be inspected, inventoried, staged, and held securely until delivery day.
The Work Begins Long Before Move-In.
A smooth move-in depends on what happens before your team reaches the venue. Freight may arrive early, travel from multiple suppliers or exhibitors, require condition documentation, or need to be consolidated by zone, function, supplier or myriad other show characteristics.
Before Your Freight Reaches the Show Floor.
Every Shipment Receives Individual Attention.
Advance warehousing is more than unloading freight. It is the process of verifying what arrived, documenting its condition, and resolving issues while there is still time to act.
Built Around Your Event Schedule.
No two events receive freight the same way. Some shipments arrive weeks early. Others require multiple venue deliveries, temporary holding between events, or immediate outbound coordination after teardown.
Flexible Arrival Timing
Receive shipments before venue deadlines create congestion or unnecessary pressure.
Planned Staging
Group freight by booth, exhibitor, destination, delivery window, or event phase.
Multiple Deliveries
Coordinate split deliveries for venues, hotels, breakout spaces, or event partners.
Post-Event Options
Return ship, redirect, or store assets in Las Vegas for the next event.
Common Problems We Help Prevent.
The value of an Official Advance Warehouse is often measured by the problems your event team never has to deal with.
Advanced Warehouse Success for a Major Annual Event.
For the past 4 years, thinkSTG has been the official advanced warehouse for a General Service Contractor (GSC) supporting a major home improvement retailer’s flagship annual managers meeting in Las Vegas. Hundreds of suppliers. Thousands of shipments. Zero room for error.
During a 2-week advanced warehouse window, thinkSTG received, inspected, consolidated, and manifested more than 1,600 pieces of freight totaling over 500,000 lb. Freight was delivered to show site on 38 53’ trucks over a 3-day inbound plan—on time and on target with no lost or mislabeled freight. The GSC had complete visibility into receiving, manifesting, billing, and all documentation through thinkSTG Digital, our web-based Advanced Freight Management System. According to the GSC, using thinkSTG has been a game changer in how they service their clients!
Complete visibility with thinkSTG Digital (AFMS)
Official Advance Warehouse FAQs.
How early can freight arrive before an event?
Arrival timing depends on the event plan and storage requirements. thinkSTG can coordinate early receiving so freight is available well before venue move-in windows open.
Do you inspect every shipment when it arrives?
Yes, inbound freight is reviewed for shipment count, visible condition, labels, and available paperwork. Exceptions can be documented and communicated before delivery day.
What happens if freight arrives damaged?
Visible damage or concerns can be photographed and documented. Our team communicates the issue so the appropriate party can decide how to proceed before the freight reaches the venue.
Can you create freight manifests for an event?
Yes. Freight manifest information can be maintained to support accurate inventory visibility, staging, and delivery coordination.
Can deliveries be split across multiple venues or times?
Yes. Freight can be staged around multiple delivery windows, venues, hotel locations, exhibitors, or event phases based on the project plan.
Can freight remain in storage after the event?
Yes. Materials can be return shipped, redirected to another destination, or stored in Las Vegas for an upcoming event.
How do we designate thinkSTG as the Official Advance Warehouse?
Contact the thinkSTG team to review receiving dates, labeling instructions, event details, storage requirements, delivery timing, and the information that should appear in your event materials or exhibitor kit.
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Ready to Designate thinkSTG as Your Official Advance Warehouse?
Let’s simplify receiving, inspection, freight manifests, secure storage, staging, scheduled venue delivery, and return logistics before your next Las Vegas event.