Hall 1, Ahoy
Ahoyweg 10
3084 BA Rotterdam
Netherlands
A hot spot for business and tourism alike, Rotterdam couldn’t be easier to get to, whether you’re traveling from the next town over, or from halfway across the world.
Make sure you note the dates and use the information below to arrange your accommodation and travel in advance to ensure a smooth journey.
Please see the below for further useful show information including regulations, legal requirements and guidelines.
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.
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
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.
International exhibitors planning to send goods via courier from outside the EU, should not send directly to the venue but to a permanent address of a company with a registered EORI number (like GES Logistics). On the courier document the destination import duties and taxes MUST be prepaid to the sender’s account. Should you require further information / assistance, please contact GES Logistics (email: event.logistics@ges.com).
To assist exhibitors, GES Logistics operate a courier receiving service. For a small amount per package they will receive, check, label and deliver your goods to your stand. Please ensure that you book this service with GES Logistics and send them the courier note in order that they may be able to track your goods down. Please note if no-one is on your stand, the courier will automatically be diverted to GES Logistics onsite.
International Lifting & Shipping (ILS) | |
Monday 15th February 2027 |
Freight order form to be sent to jl@i-l-s.co.uk / kelly@i-l-s.co.uk See Shipping Instructions for further details. |
Thursday 25th February 2027 |
AIR freight shipments to Amsterdam Airport |
Thursday 25th February 2027 |
Road freight via UK EFI Warehouse |
Thursday 4th March 2027 |
Road freight via Heemskerk EFI Warehouse |
Sunday 7th and Monday 8th March 2027 |
To site (direct delivery to the AHOY) |
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 Induction Form. On confirmation of this, all contractors & exhibitors will be given a wristband for access.
Exhibitor badges for show open: Registration onsite will no longer be possible. You will be provided with a link to register your stand personnel and badges will be available for collection onsite during build-up. Please contact jesscia.wilkins@easyfairs.com if you do not have access to this link.
Smart badge readers 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 jesscia.wilkins@easyfairs.com.
