Shipping Leisure Products from Aliaga to Seattle via Ocean Freight

When dealing with moisture-sensitive games, choose a Layered approach: inner poly sleeve around the product or retail box, then a reinforced shipping box with Void fill. Add moisture absorbers for long-distance or ocean shipments of leisure products.

For most Toys and sporting goods, a general-purpose container is usually adequate, but You should confirm door seals and install Container desiccants. For High-value board games with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, look at enhanced humidity control on routes with large temperature swings.

To reduce stacking damage for Medium-weight Toys and games, choose Double-wall cartons, manage pallet height, and add Corner posts. Mark pallets of games with “Single Stack Only” where appropriate, and confirm heavier sports equipment are not loaded on top of lighter Toys and games.

Yes, many countries enforce product safety and labeling rules for children’s toys. You should confirm that all games meet destination standards (such as CE marking) and that Documentation is available if customs requests it. Some sports equipment, such as items with pressurized containers, may also fall under restricted articles rules and require DG documentation.

Because Toys and games often have High retail value and are vulnerable to water exposure, Insuring cargo makes sense. Protect your Toys at Full replacement value and verify that the policy Covers humidity damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

Toys and sporting goods should be carefully packed to prevent damage during the ocean freight journey. Items should be secured to avoid shifting, and packaging should be moisture-resistant due to potential exposure to humidity during transit.

Shipments of toys and sporting goods must comply with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulations, including safety standards and labeling requirements. Importers must provide necessary documentation, including a commercial invoice and proof of compliance with safety standards.

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