Shipping Toys from Felixstowe to Vancouver via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive games, choose a Layered approach: inner poly sleeve around the product or retail box, then a double-wall box with padding. 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 You should confirm door seals and use humidity absorbers. For High-value board games with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, evaluate enhanced humidity control on routes with High humidity.

To reduce stacking damage for Medium-weight sports equipment and leisure products, choose Double-wall cartons, manage pallet height, and use vertical supports. Mark pallets of Toys with “Single Stack Only” where appropriate, and Ensure 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. You should confirm that all Toys meet destination standards (such as local toy safety regulations) and that Documentation is available if customs requests it. Some Sporting goods, such as items with pressurized containers, may also fall under Dangerous goods rules and require Special packing.

Because Toys and games often have strong resale value and are vulnerable to water exposure, Insuring cargo makes sense. Cover your sporting goods at Full replacement value and check that the policy Covers Moisture-related damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

When shipping Toys & Sporting Goods, it is important to ensure that items are securely packaged to prevent damage during transit. Additionally, compliance with safety standards for toys, such as those set by Health Canada, must be considered, and appropriate labeling is required for hazardous materials if applicable.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice detailing the value and description of the goods, a packing list, and any applicable certificates of compliance with Canadian safety regulations for toys. Import permits may also be necessary depending on the specific products being shipped.

Yes, we support time-sensitive transport of medical devices, diagnostics, and regulated healthcare products.

SAMMIE helps you stay ahead of issues with instant delay alerts, automatic exception flags, and “hot” shipment flagging so you can prioritize critical freight and address problems before they ripple into larger issues.

We offer in-house customs brokerage that handles classification, documentation, and clearance across U.S. and global ports with accuracy and speed, supported by SAMMIE’s delay flagging and ongoing updates from your dedicated Client Success Officer.