Shipping Games from Guayaquil to Dallas-Fort Worth via Ocean Freight

When dealing with moisture-sensitive games, choose a two-stage approach: inner poly sleeve around the product or retail box, then a Sturdy corrugated carton 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 usually adequate, but exporters should confirm door seals and Add 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, choose higher burst-strength cartons, manage pallet height, and Place Corner posts. Mark pallets of Toys with “Single Stack Only” where appropriate, and make sure heavier Sporting goods are not loaded on top of lighter Toys and games.

Yes, many countries enforce product safety and labeling rules for children’s toys. Exporters should confirm that all Toys meet destination standards (such as CE marking) and that Documentation is available if customs requests it. Some Sporting goods, such as items with pressurized containers, may also fall under hazardous materials rules and require declared classification.

Because Toys and games often have strong resale value and are vulnerable to water exposure, arranging shipment insurance makes sense. Insure 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 via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that products are packaged securely to prevent damage during transit. Additionally, items made of plastic or containing small parts may require special attention to comply with safety regulations for import into the United States.

The shipping process requires specific documentation, including a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates for compliance with U.S. safety standards. Importers must also ensure that the goods meet U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations to avoid delays at customs.

Our “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, it’s possible. 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.

The SAMMIE platform provides 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.