Shipping Toys from Aliaga to Charlotte via Ocean Freight

When dealing with moisture-sensitive Toys, choose a Layered approach: inner poly sleeve around the product or retail box, then a reinforced shipping box with padding. Place moisture absorbers for long-distance or ocean shipments of Sports equipment.

For most sports equipment and leisure products, a Standard dry container is usually adequate, but You should confirm door seals and install humidity absorbers. For collector leisure products with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, look at Ventilated containers on routes with tropical climates.

To reduce stacking damage for moderately heavy Toys and games, choose Double-wall cartons, manage pallet height, and add vertical supports. Prominently label pallets of games with “Do Not Double Stack” where appropriate, and make sure heavier Sporting goods are not loaded on top of lighter leisure products.

Yes, many countries enforce Safety and labeling rules for children’s toys. You should confirm that all games meet destination standards (such as local toy safety regulations) and that test reports is available if customs requests it. Some sports equipment, such as items with Batteries, may also fall under hazardous materials rules and require declared classification.

Because toys and leisure products often have High retail value and are vulnerable to water exposure, Insuring cargo makes sense. Protect your sporting goods at commercial invoice value and verify that the policy Covers water damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

When shipping Toys & Sporting Goods, it is important to ensure that the products are packaged securely to prevent damage during the long ocean transit. Additionally, items must comply with safety standards and regulations applicable in both Turkey and the United States, including labeling requirements for toys.

Regulatory requirements include compliance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulations for toys, which may involve testing for safety standards. Importers must also ensure that all documentation, such as commercial invoices and packing lists, is accurate and complete to facilitate customs clearance in Charlotte.

Yes, DNA serves time-sensitive transport of medical devices, diagnostics, and regulated healthcare products.

Our platform helps shippers stay ahead of issues with instant delay alerts, automatic exception flags, and “hot” shipment flagging so you can prioritize critical freight and address problems before they ripple into larger issues.

DNA offers in-house customs brokerage that handles classification, documentation, and clearance across U.S. and global ports with accuracy and speed, supported by SAMMIE’s delay flagging and ongoing updates from your dedicated Client Success Officer.