Shipping Toys & Sporting Goods from Antwerp to Shanghai via Ocean Freight

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

For most sports equipment and leisure products, a general-purpose container normally works, but You should confirm door seals and install drying agents. For High-value board games with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, Consider enhanced humidity control on routes with tropical climates.

To reduce stacking damage for moderately heavy sports equipment and leisure products, select Double-wall cartons, manage pallet height, and add edge protectors. Mark pallets of Toys with “Single Stack Only” where appropriate, and make sure heavier Sporting goods are not loaded on top of lighter leisure products.

Yes, many countries enforce product safety and labeling rules for certain leisure products. You should confirm that all games meet destination standards (such as ASTM/EN standards) and that Documentation is available if customs requests it. Some Sporting goods, such as items with pressurized containers, may also fall under hazardous materials rules and require declared classification.

Because toys and leisure products often have strong resale value and are vulnerable to humidity issues, Insuring cargo makes sense. Protect your games at Full replacement value and Confirm that the policy Covers water damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

When shipping Toys & Sporting Goods via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that products are packaged securely to prevent damage during transit. Additionally, items should comply with safety standards and regulations applicable in both Belgium and China, including any specific labeling requirements for toys and sporting equipment.

The necessary documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any specific certificates required for toys and sporting goods, such as safety compliance certificates. Customs declarations must be accurately completed to facilitate clearance in both Antwerp and Shanghai.

Yes, you can. You can see our certifications and compliance credentials, including FMC license, DOT number, and C-TPAT partnership, in the Certifications section of our FAQs.

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