Shipping Games from Hamburg to Omaha via Ocean Freight

When dealing with moisture-sensitive Toys, select a Layered approach: inner sealed plastic bag around the product or retail box, then a double-wall box with cushioning. Add moisture absorbers for long-distance or ocean shipments of toys and games.

For most sports equipment and leisure products, a Standard dry container normally works, but You should check door seals and use drying agents. For High-value board games with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, look at additional interior lining on routes with large temperature swings.

To reduce stacking damage for moderately heavy Toys and games, select Double-wall cartons, control pallet height, and use edge protectors. Mark pallets of games with “No Top Load” where appropriate, and confirm heavier sports equipment are not loaded on top of lighter Toys and games.

Yes, many countries enforce Safety and labeling rules for certain leisure products. You should check that all Toys meet destination standards (such as ASTM/EN standards) and that Documentation is available if customs requests it. Some sports equipment, such as items with aerosols, may also fall under restricted articles rules and require DG documentation.

Because toys and leisure products often have High retail value and are vulnerable to humidity issues, Insuring cargo is advisable. Cover your games at Full replacement value and verify that the policy includes humidity damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates for safety compliance, particularly for toys, which must adhere to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations.

Shipping during peak seasons, such as the holiday season, may require additional planning due to increased demand for leisure products and potential port congestion at both Hamburg and Omaha.

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

DNA works 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, we do provide coverage for urgent cases, which are escalated and managed with after-hours monitoring when needed, especially for high-volume or time-critical shipments.