Shipping Toys from Balboa to Honolulu via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive Toys, Use a Layered approach: inner Poly bag or shrink wrap around the product or retail box, then a double-wall box with Void fill. Include moisture absorbers for long-distance or ocean shipments of Sports equipment.

For most Toys and sporting goods, a Standard dry container Is sufficient, but You should Verify door seals and use Container desiccants. For premium toys with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, look at Ventilated containers on routes with High humidity.

To reduce stacking damage for Medium-weight Toys and games, Use Double-wall cartons, Limit pallet height, and use Corner posts. Clearly mark pallets of games with “Do Not Double Stack” where appropriate, and Ensure heavier sports equipment are not loaded on top of lighter leisure products.

Yes, many countries Apply Safety and labeling rules for Toys and games. You should Verify that all Toys meet destination standards (such as CE marking) and that product certificates is available if customs requests it. Some sports equipment, such as items with Batteries, may also fall under Dangerous goods rules and require declared classification.

Because Toys and games often have High retail value and are vulnerable to Moisture damage, Insuring cargo Is strongly recommended. Cover your Toys at Full replacement value and verify that the policy Covers Moisture-related damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

When shipping Toys & Sporting Goods, it's important to ensure that items are securely packaged to prevent damage during the ocean transport. Fragile items should be cushioned, and any sporting equipment should be properly secured to avoid shifting in transit. Additionally, compliance with safety regulations for toys is essential to meet U.S. import standards.

Required documentation for customs includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and a bill of lading. Additionally, specific declarations may be necessary for Toys & Sporting Goods to ensure compliance with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations, as well as any relevant certificates of authenticity or safety compliance.

Yes, we provide cross-docking and transloading capabilities.

Yes, we provide coordinated delivery of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for hotels, resorts, and new builds.

We provide live map tracking with milestone updates, 24/7 access via SAMMIE, centralized shipment documents, and real-time exception alerts so you always know where your freight is and what’s happening with it.