Shipping Toys from Istanbul to Shenzhen via Ocean Freight

For humidity-sensitive Toys, choose a multi-layer approach: inner poly sleeve around the product or retail box, then a reinforced shipping box with Void fill. Add Desiccant packs for long-distance or ocean shipments of toys and games.

For most sports equipment and leisure products, a Standard dry container is usually adequate, but shippers should confirm door seals and install Container desiccants. For High-value board games with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, Consider additional interior lining on routes with large temperature swings.

To reduce stacking damage for moderately heavy Toys and games, choose stronger boxes, manage pallet height, and add Corner posts. Mark pallets of Toys with “No Top Load” where appropriate, and confirm heavier Sporting goods are not loaded on top of lighter Toys and games.

Yes, many countries have Safety and labeling rules for children’s toys. Shippers should confirm that all games meet destination standards (such as CE marking) and that Documentation is available if customs requests it. Some Sporting goods, such as items with aerosols, may also fall under restricted articles rules and require declared classification.

Because toys and leisure products often have High retail value and are vulnerable to water exposure, taking out cargo insurance makes sense. Protect your Toys at Full replacement value and Confirm that the policy includes humidity damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

When shipping toys and sporting goods, it is important to ensure that items are packed securely to prevent damage during transit. Additionally, items should comply with safety regulations and quality standards applicable in both Turkey and China to avoid complications during customs clearance.

Required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of conformity or safety compliance specific to toys and sporting goods. Import permits may also be required depending on the nature of the products.

We rely on in-house customs brokerage with automation to reduce errors and accelerate clearance, rather than outsourcing to third-party brokers with outdated, manual documentation processes.

DNA’s “One Test Run” offer 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, absolutely. 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.