Shipping Games from Durban to Santos via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive games, Use a multi-layer approach: inner poly sleeve around the product or retail box, then a reinforced shipping box with Void fill. Add silica gel for long-distance or ocean shipments of leisure products.

For most Toys and sporting goods, a general-purpose container Is sufficient, but shippers should confirm door seals and install Container desiccants. For High-value board games with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, evaluate enhanced humidity control on routes with tropical climates.

To reduce stacking damage for Medium-weight sports equipment and leisure products, Use stronger boxes, manage pallet height, and add Corner posts. Mark pallets of games with “Single Stack Only” where appropriate, and make sure heavier sports equipment are not loaded on top of lighter Toys and games.

Yes, many countries Apply product safety and labeling rules for Toys and games. Shippers should confirm that all games meet destination standards (such as CE marking) and that Documentation is available if customs requests it. Some sports equipment, such as items with pressurized containers, may also fall under hazardous materials rules and require DG documentation.

Because Toys and games often have strong resale value and are vulnerable to Moisture damage, taking out cargo insurance makes sense. Protect your Toys at Full replacement value and check that the policy includes water 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 transit. Additionally, products should be compliant with safety regulations in both South Africa and Brazil, which may include specific labeling and material requirements.

Required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any certificates of conformity for toys and sporting goods. Import permits may also be necessary, depending on the specific products being shipped and Brazilian regulations.

Every client receives access to SAMMIE, where you can track each shipment in real time with predictive ETAs, milestone updates, and instant alerts in a single dashboard.

We support compliance with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the FDA, USDA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies, and we maintain active certifications including C-TPAT and FMC.

Yes, support is available for urgent cases, which are escalated and managed with after-hours monitoring when needed, especially for high-volume or time-critical shipments.