Logistics

Our official logistics partner, DSV Fairs & Events, one of the world's leading event logistics specialists, is conveniently based on-site.

The DSV team has a wealth of experience in global freight and customs clearance, as well as domestic logistics for conferences, exhibitions and events.

You can choose from a range of on-site services such as:

Storage

Packing and collecting

On-site handling services and lifting equipment

Collation of delegate packs, stock management of marketing collateral and specialist supplies

Drawing on shared global business expertise and service excellence, the team at DSV is here to help you manage the event as effectively and stress-free as possible.

Testimonials

"I would like to take a moment to thank the DSV team for the service we received. Both on the install and the dismantle. The guys on the forklifts were outstanding in expediting our move out and I would be grateful if my message of thanks could be passed onto the team. I look forward to working with them again in the future."

Brian Kidman, Small Works Manager, Korten Ltd

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Our in-house Venue Services team is always on hand to guide and support you from set-up to break-down. From ensuring the seamless delivery of essentials such as rigging, technology, power, piped services and cleaning, to introducing you to our expert partners offering specialised solutions such as AV and production, event delivery services, logistics and innovative sound-reducing room builds.

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DSV are committed to reducing their impact on the environment

Sustainability credentials

ISO 14001 certified
2030 Science-based carbon reduction targets
Signatory of the Net Zero Carbon Event Pledge

Event donations

DSV recover items from events post-show, such as non-perishable food and toiletries, to donate to Excel's charity partner Community Food Enterprise (CFE) who distribute these to food banks and community organisations across Newham and neighbouring boroughs.

Supply Chain travel emissions

Through central receiving depots across the globe, DSV are able to consolidate event freight and minimise the number of vehicles delivering event production materials, significantly reducing supply chain travel emissions. Electric plant and machinery, such as forklifts, are also in use at Excel to reduce emissions from onsite event logistics.

Sustainable solutions

DSV have eliminated difficult-to-recycle shrink wrap at Excel and only use 100% recyclable Vortex material.
DSV provide an empty case storage service where packaging from build is stored for reuse at breakdown, as well as a tea crate service to collect and deliver equipment for use in organiser offices, eliminating event packaging waste from both exhibitors and organisers.
DSV provide long-term storage opportunities to enable the reuse of materials at repeat shows.
DSV operate a completely paperless booking and traffic portal system for all shows at Excel.