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    Show Operations and Logistics

    If you're looking for all the details, reminders, policies and procedures for your 2010 International CES exhibiting experience, you've come to the right place.





    Exhibitor Manual

    The exhibitor manual comes online in September.  If you would like to reference our 2009 Exhibitor Manual, go here: http://www.ges.com/ecomm/2009/11-03964/.



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    Target Move-In and Move-Out Floorplans

    Select your hall or venue below to download your target move-in and move-out floorplans. Target plans change as the show floor changes, so check back every two weeks for the latest version. For inquiries about changing your target date, contact GES at CESfreight@GES.com, or contact Katie Swearingen at kswearingen@ce.og with any other questions.

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    New Rule for International Ocean Freight

    New U.S. Customs Regulations for Ocean Freight Shipped to the U.S. in Place for 2010 International CES Shipments

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has introduced the Import Security Filing (ISF) Rule to identify ocean cargo that may pose a security threat before it is loaded on board a vessel bound for the USA. The new regulation requires that specific information about the cargo be filed with U.S. Customs (CBP) in advance of the goods being shipped. This rule is more commonly referred to as the 10+2 Rule because the importer must provide 10 pieces of information along with two additional items supplied by the shipping line.   This policy was introduced on January 26, 2009, with a full implementation to take effect on January 26, 2010. While the CBP has established a 12 month flexible enforcement period, failure to follow the new rule or demonstrate a good faith effort to comply could result in fines of up to $5,000 per violation and delays in shipment. For more detailed information on this new policy:

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    Deadline Checklists by Venue

    Keep track of your deadlines with these venue-specific checklists (PDFs).

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    EAC Online Registration and Tools

      CES has an online tool for exhibitors to register their EACs, and for EACs to manage their requirements for CES. Any EAC that needs access to the CES show floor must upload their current information into this tool.

    Exhibitors: Use the online tool to authorize your EAC as working on your booth at CES. Please follow up with your EAC to ensure that they are meeting their requirements as well. 

    EACs: Use the online registration tool  to register your company as an official EAC at CES. This tool helps you to manage your required information, submit your EAC Agreement and Certificate of Insurance, and track updates to your client listing.



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    Operations Contacts



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    Podcasts - CES Ops in Less than a Minute

    CES Ops in Less than a Minute
    CES Operations in Less than a Minute podcasts cover what you need to know as we draw closer to the show. Is there a topic you'd like us to cover? E-mail CESops@CE.org.



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    Opportunity Village

    Save Money on Assembling, Printing and Distribution Costs
    Our new partner for CES, Opportunity Village, a not-for-profit organization that serves people with intellectual disabilities by providing them with vocational training, employment and social recreation services that make their lives more productive and interesting, offers a number of business solution services at remarkable prices. Companies who have used these services have noticed an average savings of 20 percent. Services range from a full service mail house and color printing to assembling/packaging those give-a-ways. By working with Opportunity Village, you will save money on shipping, reduce your printing/packaging cost, and also help the local community. Read more about what Opportunity Village can offer your organization. NEW for 2010: Opportunity Village will be accepting product donations after the show to sell in their thrift store. More information on this on-site donation program is coming soon.



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