Shipping Games from Genoa to San Jose via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive games, choose a two-stage approach: inner poly sleeve around the product or retail box, then a reinforced shipping box with padding. Add moisture absorbers for long-distance or ocean shipments of leisure products.

For most Toys and sporting goods, a general-purpose container is usually adequate, but exporters should confirm door seals and install humidity absorbers. For High-value board games with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, look at enhanced humidity control on routes with High humidity.

To reduce stacking damage for Medium-weight Toys and games, choose higher burst-strength cartons, manage pallet height, and add vertical supports. Mark pallets of games 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. Exporters should confirm that all games meet destination standards (such as local toy safety regulations) and that Documentation is available if customs requests it. Some sports equipment, such as items with pressurized containers, may also fall under Dangerous goods rules and require Special packing.

Because Toys and games often have High retail value and are vulnerable to water exposure, arranging shipment insurance makes sense. Protect your sporting goods at Full replacement value and verify that the policy includes Moisture-related damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

When shipping Toys & Sporting Goods via ocean freight, it is essential to ensure that items are securely packaged to withstand the rigors of ocean transport. Fragile items should be cushioned, and sports equipment may need to be disassembled or packed in protective cases to prevent damage during transit. Additionally, compliance with safety regulations for toys, including labeling and material specifications, should be verified before shipping.

Required documentation for customs includes a commercial invoice detailing the contents and value of the shipment, a packing list, and any necessary certificates of conformity for toys to ensure compliance with safety standards. It is also important to prepare a bill of lading and, if applicable, a certificate of origin to facilitate the customs clearance process in Costa Rica.

The “One Test Run Challenge” is an invitation to move a single shipment with DNA so we can demonstrate our visibility, reliability, and partnership, showing how our SAMMIE platform and proactive team perform in a real-world test.

Yes, you can. You don’t have to move your whole operation; you can give us one shipment in any mode or lane as a “test run,” and we’ll handle it end-to-end with precision, transparency, and care.

SAMMIE gives you a live look at shipments from port to final delivery with 18 milestone updates, satellite container tracking, and instant alerts, so your team always knows what’s moving, what’s delayed, and what’s next.