Shipping Games from Colon to Mexico City via Ocean Freight

For humidity-sensitive sporting goods, select a multi-layer approach: inner poly sleeve around the product or retail box, then a Sturdy corrugated carton with Void fill. Include Desiccant packs for long-distance or ocean shipments of Sports equipment.

For most sports equipment and leisure products, a dry van normally works, but shippers should confirm door seals and Add Container desiccants. For premium toys with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, Consider Ventilated containers on routes with large temperature swings.

To reduce stacking damage for moderately heavy sports equipment and leisure products, select stronger boxes, manage pallet height, and Place Corner posts. Clearly mark pallets of Toys with “Do Not Double Stack” where appropriate, and confirm heavier sports equipment are not loaded on top of lighter leisure products.

Yes, many countries have consumer safety rules for certain leisure products. Shippers should confirm that all Toys meet destination standards (such as CE marking) and that product certificates is available if customs requests it. Some Sporting goods, such as items with Batteries, may also fall under restricted articles rules and require DG documentation.

Because toys and leisure products often have strong resale value and are vulnerable to humidity issues, taking out cargo insurance makes sense. Insure your Toys at commercial invoice value and Confirm that the policy Covers humidity damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

Shipments must include a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance, especially for toys which may be subject to safety regulations in Mexico.

Seasonal demand for toys often peaks around holidays, which may affect shipping schedules and port congestion; planning shipments ahead of peak seasons is advisable to avoid delays.

With one shipment, SAMMIE can demonstrate the visibility, reliability, and partnership benefits it delivers.

DNA Supply Chain captures our belief that success in business, like in life, depends on a foundation built on strong bonds, shared values, and trust, which we bring to every client relationship.

Our system was developed after a high-stakes wake-up call in 2017, when a critical container for a client’s first shipment with Marriott was delayed by 10 days, prompting us to build a more accurate, visibility-focused solution.