Falcon International has joined the WCA Live Events network, strengthening our international partnerships in show freight, exhibitions, concerts, and live event logistics.
Falcon was already an established member of WCA. Joining its Live Events network gives our team direct access to freight forwarding partners who understand the specific requirements of event logistics.
For our clients, this supports one important objective: consistent, specialized service wherever their events take them.
Why Falcon joined WCA Live Events
Show freight requires specific operational knowledge. Concerts, exhibitions, trade shows, and other live events operate according to fixed schedules, with limited flexibility when delays occur.
Depending on the project, transportation can involve:
- International air, ocean, and ground freight
- Customs clearance and temporary imports
- ATA Carnets
- Time-critical pickup and delivery
- Specialized handling
- Venue and on-site coordination
- Storage between events
- Return transportation or movement to the next venue
Every stage must be coordinated around the event schedule.
By joining WCA Live Events, Falcon gains access to international partners who regularly manage these same requirements in their local markets.
What does this mean for Falcon's clients?
“Show freight is all about timing and having the right partners in place. Being part of WCA Live Events helps ensure that the quality of service we offer here at Falcon stays the same, wherever your show takes you.”
-Jessyca Chauvin, Director of Show, Air & Road Freight
Falcon has approximately 20 years of experience in show freight logistics. Our clients are accustomed to a high level of attention, responsiveness, and coordination throughout their shipments.
When an event takes place internationally, we want that same standard to continue at destination.
WCA Live Events helps our team identify specialized partners based on:
- Experience with show freight and live events
- Knowledge of local customs and import requirements
- Ability to manage strict event deadlines
- Responsiveness and communication
- Specialized handling capabilities
- Understanding of the service standards these projects require
This gives our team greater confidence in the partners supporting our clients internationally.
Consistent service across international markets
The destination partner plays an important role in the success of an international event shipment.
Local teams may be responsible for customs coordination, airport or port handling, final delivery, venue access, storage, or preparing cargo for its next destination.
For Falcon, selecting these partners carefully is essential.
Through WCA Live Events, we can develop long-term relationships with companies that specialize in the same field. As these relationships develop, our team gains a better understanding of each partner’s capabilities, local knowledge, and operational strengths.
This helps us maintain a structured approach from origin through final delivery while providing clients with:
- Clear communication
- Reliable local coordination
- Greater shipment visibility
- Experienced support at destination
- Consistent service throughout the project
A specialized Canadian partner for international show freight
Joining WCA Live Events also strengthens Falcon’s position within the international event logistics community.
There are relatively few freight forwarders in Canada specializing in show freight. Falcon brings approximately two decades of experience managing the specific transportation requirements of events, exhibitions, and time-sensitive projects.
Our broader capabilities include:
- 20+ years of freight forwarding experience
- 230+ global partners
- 100,000+ successful shipments
- Less than 1% damage claim rate
- A team speaking 22 languages
- International air, ocean, and ground transportation
- Customs and ATA Carnet coordination
- Project cargo and specialized transportation expertise
For WCA Live Events members requiring support in Canada, Falcon provides an experienced local partner with the knowledge and resources to coordinate complex event shipments.
Strengthening our global show freight network
Our membership in WCA Live Events gives Falcon another way to strengthen the international network behind our show freight services.
For our clients, this means access to specialized local expertise and reliable coordination across international markets.
For our global partners, it provides a trusted Canadian connection for show freight, exhibitions, concerts, and live event logistics.
We look forward to building strong relationships within WCA Live Events and continuing to strengthen the quality and reach of our show freight services worldwide.
FAQ
How to ship a trade show booth?
Shipping a trade show booth requires specialized event logistics. It’s not standard freight — deadlines are strict, paperwork is complex, and materials are delicate. At Falcon, we manage every step:
Planning
Advance warehouse (secure delivery, added handling) or direct-to-show (lower cost, strict timing).
Packaging & labeling
Expo-grade crates/flight cases marked with event name, booth number, and return plan.
Documentation & customs
Pro forma invoice, packing list, and ATA Carnet or temporary admission for international shipments.
Transport
Dedicated show truck, show trailer, urgent air freight, or ocean freight for large booths.
On-site handling (drayage):
Dock unloading, booth delivery, empty crate storage, and re-delivery after the show.
Returns
Ship materials back to your factory, warehouse, or next exhibition. With Falcon’s show freight logistics team, your booth arrives show-ready, on time, and compliant — anywhere in the world.
What is show freight?
Event logistics” means all the planning, coordination, and transportation needed to make sure equipment, materials, and people arrive at an event at the right place, at the right time, and in the right condition.
Can you handle ATA Carnet?
Yes, from application to bond, validation, and customs coordination.
Do you insure my booth/equipment?
Yes, with tailored exhibition & “all risks” coverage.
Can you provide on-site supervision?
Yes, worldwide.
Advance warehouse or direct-to-show: which is better?
Advance warehouse secures delivery but adds handling/storage costs; direct-to-show cuts those costs but requires strict timing.
