Shipping Toys from Le Havre to Shanghai via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive sporting goods, Use a Layered approach: inner sealed plastic bag around the product or retail box, then a double-wall box with cushioning. Place silica gel for long-distance or ocean shipments of Sports equipment.

For most Toys and sporting goods, a dry van Is sufficient, but You should check door seals and use drying agents. For collector leisure products with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, evaluate Ventilated containers on routes with High humidity.

To reduce stacking damage for Medium-weight sports equipment and leisure products, Use Double-wall cartons, control pallet height, and use edge protectors. Prominently label pallets of Toys with “Do Not Double Stack” where appropriate, and Ensure heavier sports equipment are not loaded on top of lighter Toys and games.

Yes, many countries Apply consumer safety rules for Toys and games. You should check that all games meet destination standards (such as ASTM/EN standards) and that test reports is available if customs requests it. Some Sporting goods, such as items with Batteries, may also fall under Dangerous goods rules and require DG documentation.

Because Toys and games often have strong resale value and are vulnerable to Moisture damage, Insuring cargo is advisable. Cover your games at commercial invoice value and check that the policy Covers Moisture-related damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

The essential documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, and any necessary export licenses or certificates, particularly for toys which may require compliance with safety regulations.

Yes, shipping these products requires adherence to China's safety and quality standards, including compliance with the GB standards for toys, and may necessitate obtaining a CCC (China Compulsory Certification) mark for certain items.

Yes, you do. We walk you through onboarding to customize your experience and give you full access to the SAMMIE visibility platform.

Yes, DNA is fully licensed, bonded, and compliant with U.S. and international freight regulations as a Freight Forwarder, with credentials including Freight Forwarder & NVOCC License 019344, USDOT 3458744, MC-1128283, FMC Bond 91385, and C-TPAT Certification 24009050.

Yes, SAMMIE uses trained AI models to match documents, verify charges, and identify anomalies such as duplicate invoices, unmatched line items, or missing customs paperwork.