Updated: 27 Aug 2025
Introduction
Freight is often the hidden line item that blows exhibition budgets. Heavy crates, oversized pallets, and multi-person handling quickly add up. WaveLine® Media Displays take the sting out of logistics through lightweight construction and packable fabric graphics that ship economically without compromising presence.
This article explains where the savings come from and how to plan smarter shipments for your next show.
The Weight Advantage
An aluminium frame paired with a fabric sleeve weighs a fraction of rigid panel systems. Couriers and airlines price by weight and dimensions, so lighter, smaller consignments cost less. Many WaveLine® kits ship as standard parcels rather than freight-class pallets, opening up cheaper carrier options.
Dimensional Efficiency
Fabric folds to minimal volume, allowing multiple walls or accessories to travel together in a single case. That consolidation reduces consignment counts and simplifies tracking.
Lower Handling Costs
Because cases can be lifted and rolled by one person, you avoid specialised equipment and extra crew at the dock. There’s no need for forklifts, and venues are more flexible when you’re not occupying loading bays for long stretches.
International Considerations
Lighter shipments breeze through airports and are less prone to delay than bulky crates routed as cargo. Labelling components and keeping invoices handy speeds customs clearance for roadshows abroad.
Plan Smarter, Spend Less
Bundle sleeves in protective poly bags, cushion frames with soft dividers, and choose carriers with reliable scan trails. Over a season of events, the weight and dimensional savings add up to thousands. See the full system options on the WaveLine® Media Displays page and ship smarter next time.
