Shipping Games from Felixstowe to Montevideo via Ocean Freight

For humidity-sensitive sporting goods, select a multi-layer approach: inner Poly bag or shrink wrap around the product or retail box, then a Sturdy corrugated carton with padding. Place moisture absorbers for long-distance or ocean shipments of Sports equipment.

For most sports equipment and leisure products, a dry van normally works, but shippers should Verify door seals and Add humidity absorbers. For collector leisure products with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, look at Ventilated containers on routes with tropical climates.

To reduce stacking damage for moderately heavy sports equipment and leisure products, select stronger boxes, Limit pallet height, and Place vertical supports. Prominently label pallets of games with “Do Not Double Stack” where appropriate, and make sure heavier sports equipment are not loaded on top of lighter Toys and games.

Yes, many countries have consumer safety rules for certain leisure products. Shippers should Verify that all Toys meet destination standards (such as local toy safety regulations) and that test reports is available if customs requests it. Some sports equipment, such as items with Batteries, may also fall under hazardous materials 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 Is strongly recommended. Insure your sporting goods at commercial invoice value and verify that the policy Covers water damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

When shipping Toys & Sporting Goods, it is important to ensure that items are packaged securely to prevent damage during transit. Fragile items should be cushioned, and any components that could shift should be stabilized. Additionally, compliance with safety standards for toys is essential, as certain regulations may apply to prevent shipment of hazardous materials.

The necessary documentation for customs includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and any relevant certificates of compliance with safety regulations. It is also important to provide a detailed description of the goods, including the Harmonized System (HS) codes applicable to Toys & Sporting Goods, to ensure smooth processing through customs in Uruguay.

Each DNA shipper is given access to SAMMIE, where you can track each shipment in real time with predictive ETAs, milestone updates, and instant alerts in a single dashboard.

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