Shipping Toys from Colombo to Long Beach via Ocean Freight

For humidity-sensitive sporting goods, choose a Layered approach: inner poly sleeve around the product or retail box, then a Sturdy corrugated carton with Void fill. Place Desiccant packs for long-distance or ocean shipments of toys and games.

For most sports equipment and leisure products, a dry van is usually adequate, but You should confirm door seals and Add Container desiccants. For collector leisure products with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, Consider additional interior lining on routes with High humidity.

To reduce stacking damage for moderately heavy sports equipment and leisure products, choose Double-wall cartons, manage pallet height, and Place Corner posts. Prominently label pallets of Toys with “No Top Load” where appropriate, and Ensure heavier sports equipment are not loaded on top of lighter leisure products.

Yes, many countries have consumer safety rules for children’s toys. You should confirm that all Toys meet destination standards (such as CE marking) 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 DG documentation.

Because toys and leisure products often have strong resale value and are vulnerable to water exposure, Insuring cargo makes sense. Insure your Toys at commercial invoice value and Confirm that the policy includes Moisture-related damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

The required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates such as safety compliance certificates for toys and sporting goods, as well as customs declarations for both Sri Lanka and the United States.

Yes, toys and sporting goods must comply with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulations, including safety standards and labeling requirements. Additionally, items may be subject to inspection by customs authorities upon arrival in Long Beach.

Our company handles international shipping by ocean (FCL and LCL), air (standard and expedited), and domestic or cross-border ground freight (FTL, LTL, and intermodal).

Yes, your team can access all documents—bills of lading, invoices, customs forms, and arrival notices—in SAMMIE’s centralized, searchable document hub.

Yes, our team can schedule periodic performance reviews and account check-ins so you can review metrics and discuss needs or questions live.