Shipping Leisure Products from Chicago to San Juan via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive sporting goods, Use a multi-layer approach: inner sealed plastic bag around the product or retail box, then a Sturdy corrugated carton with cushioning. Place Desiccant packs for long-distance or ocean shipments of toys and games.

For most Toys and sporting goods, a dry van Is sufficient, but shippers should check door seals and Add drying agents. For collector leisure products with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, Consider additional interior lining on routes with High humidity.

To reduce stacking damage for Medium-weight sports equipment and leisure products, Use stronger boxes, control pallet height, and Place edge protectors. Prominently label pallets of Toys with “No Top Load” where appropriate, and Ensure heavier Sporting goods are not loaded on top of lighter leisure products.

Yes, many countries Apply consumer safety rules for Toys and games. Shippers should check that all Toys meet destination standards (such as ASTM/EN standards) and that test reports is available if customs requests it. Some Sporting goods, such as items with aerosols, may also fall under Dangerous goods rules and require Special packing.

Because Toys and games often have strong resale value and are vulnerable to Moisture damage, taking out cargo insurance is advisable. Insure your games at commercial invoice value and Confirm that the policy includes Moisture-related damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

Toys and sporting goods should be packaged securely to withstand ocean transport, protecting them from moisture and potential impacts. It's important to use durable materials and to ensure that items are properly labeled to avoid damage during handling at ports.

Shipping from Chicago to San Juan requires a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and any necessary customs documentation. Since Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, shipments must comply with U.S. customs regulations, including any specific requirements for toys and sporting goods, such as safety certifications.

SAMMIE sends smart, preemptive alerts about delays, reroutes, or exceptions so you are notified before you even ask.

Yes, we offer port-to-door service that covers customs and final-mile delivery.

Yes, we offer U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage.