Do we need a permit for stands and lighting on public walkways?

Yes. Any road or sidewalk occupation requires coordination with district Traffic Police. Shanghai’s one-stop portal shows road-use and elevated-road filming approvals with advance filing and short decision windows when materials are complete.

When can grip trucks access central Shanghai?

Freight vehicles face daytime restrictions in the central city and high-ways; night or off-peak windows are often used. Always check the latest notices before routing load-ins/outs.

What power do you support?

Standard 220V/50Hz distribution with tie-in via qualified electricians; compact generators available for exteriors. We design low-profile LED plans for high-rise days.

Which seasons need extra weatherproofing?

Meiyu (plum rain) hits mid-June to early July; late August to mid-September is typhoon-prone. We add canopies, sandbags and alternates accordingly.

Shanghai Grip Rental

Bilingual G&E teams, compact urban load-outs and compliant road-use filings—optimized for riverside, CBD and high-rise moves.

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Grip Packages

Studio Lite

10× C‑stands + arms, 8× combo stands
4× 4′ frames (silk/neg/opal), flags & nets
Apple boxes, sandbags, clamps, speedrail starter
Slider, doorway dolly, basic track

Urban Day

Add 12×12 frame kit w/ rags
Low‑profile rigging for elevators
LED‑friendly grip for quick resets
Genny tie‑in or house power via electrician

Night Exterior

Road‑use compliant cones & marshals plan
Portable distro, cable ramps, rain cover
Extra sandbags, safety kit, reflective PPE
Optional genie lift & barricades

Need lighting too? See Shanghai Lighting Rental or Equipment Rental.

Truck & Loading Windows

Vehicle	Typical Window	Notes
Small van / box (local plate)	Night / off‑peak preferred	Central districts restrict freight vehicles by day; use night windows and pre‑cleared bays.
Light/mini vans on expressways	00:00–05:00 (policy example)	City policy has allowed certain local light vans on urban expressways at night; confirm current rule before routing.
Grip truck (outer ring ingress)	After 20:00 or early AM	Plan staging outside restricted corridors; load‑in via freight elevators with protection and marshals.

Always verify day‑of restrictions in the Shanghai Traffic Police app. Our producers handle routing and holds.

Permits Touchpoints for G&E

Activity	Authority	Reference Lead Time	Notes
Road/sidewalk occupation	Traffic Police (by district)	Apply ≥15 working days ahead; decision steps can be 1–2 working days after materials complete	Tripods, frames, lighting on public way require approval.
Elevated roads	Elevated Roads Brigade	≥15 working days	Strict safety basis; supervised windows only.

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Power & Rigging Cheat Sheet

Topic	Guideline
Line voltage	220V / 50Hz (standard). We balance circuits and use certified distro.
Tie‑in	Qualified electrician only; advance with property/FM. Portable generators available.
Rigging	Use protection for floors/elevators; speedrail for safe overheads; barricades for public areas.
Safety	Wet weather covers, cable ramps, reflective PPE; fire watch as required.

Coordinated with Production Coordination and Location & Permits.

Weatherproofing — Shanghai

Meiyu (Plum Rain)

Mid‑June to early July sees unpredictable showers and humidity; add canopies and alternates.

Typhoon Watch

Late August to mid‑September may bring typhoon systems; plan contingency days and protected routes.

Mini Case — High‑Rise Interview + Riverfront Plates

We split a day between a CBD tower and Bund riverfront. Night load‑in via freight; road‑use filing covered stands and cones. Result: 12‑hour day with zero overtime and clean night plates.

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