Customer
Unibox – a UK-based manufacturer specialising in retail and display solutions.
Route
Manchester, United Kingdom → Messe Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
Total distance: 570 miles across the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany.
Objective
To safely transport Unibox’s exhibition stand and materials to EuroShop at Messe Düsseldorf, ensuring on-time delivery within strict exhibitor scheduling windows so the stand could be installed ahead of the event.
Solution
IC Transport North West Limited managed the international transport using an articulated Urban Box Trailer with a 15,000kg payload capacity. Our team planned an efficient cross-border route, handled all necessary customs and documentation, and coordinated delivery timing with the customer to ensure the stand arrived safely, securely, and on schedule.
Reliable International Logistics for EuroShop Düsseldorf
IC Transport was appointed by Unibox, a UK-based manufacturing specialist, to manage the international exhibition transport of their stand materials from Manchester to Messe Düsseldorf in Germany.
EuroShop is one of the largest retail trade exhibitions in the world, making precise delivery scheduling and professional logistics coordination essential. With strict event deadlines, our customer required a dependable UK-to-Germany logistics partner with proven European transport experience.
Specialist Exhibition Logistics Across Europe
Our experienced driver, George, completed the 570-mile journey using our articulated Urban Box Trailer with a 15,000kg payload capacity, ideal for transporting large-scale exhibition equipment securely and efficiently.
The international route covered five European countries:
- United Kingdom
- France
- Belgium
- Netherlands
- Germany
Our logistics planning included:
- Strategic route optimisation for efficiency
- Full compliance with EU and UK road transport regulations
- Accurate customs and cross-border documentation
- Timed delivery coordination with Messe Düsseldorf
This ensured a smooth and uninterrupted journey from Manchester to Düsseldorf.
Secure Delivery to Messe Düsseldorf
Upon arrival at Messe Düsseldorf, the consignment was delivered safely and on schedule, allowing the Unibox team sufficient time to install and prepare their exhibition stand ahead of the EuroShop opening. Our articulated urban box trailer provided secure, weather-protected transport, ensuring all materials arrived in perfect condition and ready for immediate installation.
Results: On-Time European Exhibition Transport
- 570-mile international delivery completed efficiently
- Seamless cross-border transport across 5 countries
- 15,000kg payload handled safely and securely
- On-time arrival for major international trade show
- Strengthened ongoing partnership with manufacturing client
Client Testimonial
“We partnered with IC Transport to deliver our exhibition stand to EuroShop 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, the world’s largest retail trade fair held every three years. From start to finish, the service was exceptional. The team handled the entire process with professionalism, efficiency, and great attention to detail, ensuring our stand arrived safely and exactly on schedule.
For an event of this scale and importance, having a reliable logistics partner is essential, and IC Transport provided complete peace of mind throughout.
Two weeks later, IC Transport returned to Düsseldorf to collect our stand after the exhibition and transported it safely back to us, managing the return with the same level of care and reliability.
We have worked with IC Transport for several years for our dedicated transport requirements, and their consistent reliability, communication, and high standard of service continue to impress us. We would not hesitate to recommend IC Transport for any specialist or dedicated transport needs.”
– Johanna, Unibox
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