Shipping Toys from Colombo to Charlotte via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive games, choose a two-stage approach: inner sealed plastic bag around the product or retail box, then a reinforced shipping box with cushioning. Add silica gel for long-distance or ocean shipments of leisure products.

For most Toys and sporting goods, a general-purpose container is usually adequate, but exporters should check door seals and install drying agents. For High-value board games with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, evaluate enhanced humidity control on routes with large temperature swings.

To reduce stacking damage for Medium-weight sports equipment and leisure products, choose higher burst-strength cartons, control pallet height, and add edge protectors. Mark pallets of games with “Single Stack Only” where appropriate, and confirm heavier Sporting goods are not loaded on top of lighter Toys and games.

Yes, many countries Apply product safety and labeling rules for children’s toys. Exporters should check that all games meet destination standards (such as ASTM/EN standards) 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 declared classification.

Because Toys and games often have strong resale value and are vulnerable to water exposure, arranging shipment insurance is advisable. Protect your games at Full replacement value and check that the policy Covers humidity damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

Toys and sporting goods may require special handling to prevent damage during ocean transport, including proper packaging to withstand moisture and potential impacts. It is important to ensure that items are secured to avoid shifting during transit.

Required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with U.S. safety regulations for toys and sporting goods.

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.