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BIG Logistics India
Global Freight Forwarder
India → World | Official Exhibition Freight Forwarder

Exhibition Logistics
India ↔ World

We move exhibition goods and heavy machinery across continents — from factory floor to booth spotlight. Complete guide for Indian exhibitors: ATA Carnet, EDF waiver, customs, rigging, returns. Every crate, every compass bearing, handled like cargo gold.

20+
Years Sailing
25+
Countries
12+
Official Routes
Certified
~ Global reach ~
Countries We Sail To
🇺🇸 USA 🇩🇪 Germany 🇦🇪 UAE 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇷🇺 Russia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇬🇧 UK 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇳🇱 Netherlands
"Where the show goes, we go."
~ What we carry ~

Our Exhibition Services

Specialised handling for exhibition goods and machinery — nothing else, everything right.

ATA Carnet Experts

Temporary export passports for your exhibition goods — fast issuance, zero hassle, full compliance. Issued through FICCI.

EDF Waiver

Export Declaration Form waiver for free-of-cost exhibition exports. Up to ₹10 lakh for status holders.

Door-to-Door

From your factory gate to the exhibition booth — one invoice, one team, one seamless journey.

Customs Clearance

Export and temporary import clearance both sides. We speak the paperwork so you don't have to.

Heavy Machinery

Over-dimensional cargo, CNC machines, packaging lines — crated, braced, and moved with precision.

On-Site Handling

Forklifts, cranes, riggers, installation crews — your booth operational from crate to curtain-call.

Return Logistics

After the show ends, we bring everything home — re-packing, re-export, and back to your warehouse.

~ For Indian Exhibitors ~

Essential Guide for Sending Exhibits Out of India

A complete step-by-step guide for Indian exhibitors planning to take their products to international trade fairs and exhibitions worldwide.

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ATA Carnet Countries

80+

Countries Served

₹10L

EDF Waiver Limit

1 Year

ATA Carnet Validity

1

Documentation

IEC (Import Export Code)
Mandatory for all exports. Required for Customs clearance.
ATA Carnet
For duty-free temporary import. Issued through FICCI.
Commercial Invoice
With detailed item description, HS Code, and CIF value.
Packing List
Quantity, weight, dimensions of each package.
Exhibitor Letter
From the exhibition organizer confirming participation.
Insurance Certificate
Cargo and liability insurance coverage.
2

Customs & Compliance

EDF Waiver (GR Waiver): For free-of-cost exports. Status holders: ₹10 lakh or 2% of average annual export realisation. Gems & jewellery: ₹1 crore limit.

ICEGATE Registration
Required for all exports from India.
AD Code Registration
From your Authorized Dealer Bank.
Shipping Bill
Export declaration document.
Value Declaration
For goods (nil or actual value).
3

Logistics & Shipping

Sea Freight:
8-12 weeks lead time. Cost-effective for heavy machinery.
Air Freight:
30 days lead time. Faster for high-value exhibits.
Door-to-Door:
From your factory to the exhibition booth.
Onsite Handling:
Unpacking, installation, and support at the venue.
Return Logistics:
Re-packing, re-export, and return to your warehouse.
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ATA Carnet: Your Exhibition Passport

The ATA Carnet is an international customs document that permits duty-free and tax-free temporary import of goods. The initials "ATA" are an acronym for "Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission".

✅ What Can Be Covered

  • Commercial samples
  • Professional equipment
  • Goods for trade fairs and exhibitions
  • Machinery and machine tools
  • Works of art, antiques, jewellery

❌ What Cannot Be Covered

  • Disposable items or consumable goods
  • Perishable goods including food
  • Goods intended for permanent import

In India, FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) is the sole national guarantor for issuing and endorsing ATA Carnets.

📅 Timeline Checklist for Indian Exhibitors

4-6 Months Before

Start planning, book logistics

8-12 Weeks Before

Apply for ATA Carnet

4 Weeks Before

Complete customs documentation

2 Weeks Before

Ship goods (air freight)

~ The journey of your cargo ~

The Exhibition Cargo Route Map

Follow the crooked dotted path — each stop is a milestone on your shipment's voyage.

~ Terra Incognita ~
Here be containers 🚢
1
Documentation
ATA Carnet, Invoice, Packing List, Bond
2
Pickup & Warehousing
Factory pickup → Bonded warehouse
3
Customs (Export)
Indian customs clearance for temporary export
4
Shipping
Air or Sea freight to destination
5
Customs (Import)
Destination country temporary import
6
Delivery to Venue
Direct to your exhibition booth
7
Onsite Operation
Forklift, rigging, installation support
8
Return Logistics
Venue → warehouse → your factory
Legend
Cargo route
Milestone stop
NSEW
~ The voyage below ~
1
Documentation
ATA Carnet, Invoice, Packing List, Bond
2
Pickup & Warehousing
Factory pickup → Bonded warehouse
3
Customs (Export)
Indian customs clearance for temporary export
4
Shipping
Air or Sea freight to destination
5
Customs (Import)
Destination country temporary import
6
Delivery to Venue
Direct to your exhibition booth
7
Onsite Operation
Forklift, rigging, installation support
8
Return Logistics
Venue → warehouse → your factory
~ Sailed territories ~

Country-wise Events

Regular, established lanes we operate for exhibition shipments.

~ Industries ~

Industries We Serve

Specialized exhibition logistics for diverse industry verticals and trade events.

Pharma Expo

Sensitive and fragile item

Engineering Shows

Heavy machinery

Defense Industry

Defense Expo

MUW / GCR cargo handling

Food Industry

Food Expo

Perishable handling

Automobile Machinery

Auto Expo

Vehicle transport

Concert Logistics

Event equipment

Textile Machinery

Textiles & Garments

Fashion & apparel

Agricultural Machinery

Agri Machinery

Farm equipment

Electricals

Power equipment

~ Our seals of trust ~

Official Partners

Appointed freight forwarder for these world-class exhibitions.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our exhibition logistics services.

Indian exhibitors need IEC, ATA Carnet, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, EDF Waiver (GR Waiver), exhibition organizer letter, and customs declaration forms.
ATA Carnet is an international customs document that allows duty-free and tax-free temporary import of exhibition goods. It is required for Indian exhibitors sending exhibits abroad. In India, FICCI is the sole national guarantor for issuing ATA Carnets.
Status holders can export free-of-cost items up to ₹10 lakh or 2% of their average annual export realisation (preceding 3 years), whichever is lower. Gems & jewellery exporters have a higher limit of ₹1 crore.
For sea freight, shipments should depart 8-12 weeks before the exhibition. For air freight, at least 30 days before the exhibition to allow for customs clearance and venue handling.
Hand-carrying samples is risky and not recommended by logistics experts. Customs officials may levy duties on items exceeding duty-free limits. It is an unreliable method for critical shipments.
We transport all types of exhibition materials including dangerous & MUW goods, electronic equipment and AV gear, machinery and industrial equipment, product samples, artwork and fragile items, and vehicles for auto shows, promotional materials and banners. We provide specialized packing, climate-controlled transport, and white-glove handling services for sensitive items.
~ Ready to ship? ~

Chart Your Next Exhibition Plan

Tell us your booth, city, your cargo — we'll plot the path with temporary export/import, customs, and door-to-door delivery and get your exhibition live on time, every time.

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