Hand-Carried Freight

Seattle Convention Center has a temporary small vehicle delivery area within its facility. This space is reserved by Show Management to allow safe access for exhibitors to transport materials to and from their exhibit areas. Show Management will publish the dates and times established for the operation of Hand-Carried Freight (HCF) in advance.

Arch Exhibitor Vehicle South Access During Move In/Out

The South Hand-Carried Freight loading area is accessed by the 8th Avenue parking garage entrance. Passenger elevators and escalators may not be used for transporting freight. Clearance at this entry is 6'5". Vehicles exceeding this height must schedule deliveries through the loading dock (standard full size vans will not clear this entry). Contact your official show decorator to make arrangements for your dock delivery. You may be routed via a marshalling yard to the loading dock. There is no on-site freight storage nor can we accept deliveries for you at SCC.

See a map and driving directions to the Arch South Hand-Carried Freight entrance.

Arch Exhibitor Vehicle North Access During Move In/Out

The North Hand-Carried Freight loading area is located on 9th Avenue, between Pike Street and Pine Street. Passenger elevators and escalators may not be used for transporting freight. Clearance at this entry is 9’ 8”. Vehicles exceeding this height must schedule deliveries through the loading dock (standard full size vans will clear this entry). Contact your official show decorator to make arrangements for your dock delivery. You will be routed via a marshalling yard to the loading dock. There is no on-site freight storage nor can we accept deliveries for you at SCC.

See a map and driving directions to the Arch North Hand-Carried Freight entrance.

Bring Your Own Carts

To expedite your work, we have a limited number of flatbed carts available on a first come, first served basis. Carts are checked-out at the HCF zone in the garage. Please return the cart when finished.

Door Clearance - 6'0" W x 6'5" H

Door clearance is 6' wide by 6'5" high at the Hand-Carried Freight area in the garage. Delivery of materials exceeding these dimensions must go through the marshalling yard. Contact the official show decorator for scheduling.

Complimentary Parking

Complimentary parking is available only if you enter and exit within one hour. You can have your parking ticket validated at the HCF Service Desk.

Restocking Supplies

If you need to replenish supplies during the show, make sure you know the access hours for HCF and the loading dock. Contact Show Management in advance to arrange for your restocking needs during show days.