Shipping Games from Long Beach to Indianapolis via Ground Freight

For moisture-sensitive games, choose a two-stage approach: inner sealed plastic bag around the product or retail box, then a reinforced shipping box with padding. Add moisture absorbers for long-distance or ocean shipments of toys and games.

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

To reduce stacking damage for Medium-weight Toys and games, choose higher burst-strength cartons, control pallet height, and add vertical supports. Mark pallets of games with “No Top Load” where appropriate, and Ensure heavier sports equipment 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 check 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 aerosols, may also fall under Dangerous goods rules and require DG documentation.

Because Toys and games often have High retail value and are vulnerable to water exposure, arranging shipment insurance is advisable. 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 and sporting goods, it's important to ensure that items are securely packaged to prevent damage during transit. Fragile items should be cushioned adequately, and any sporting equipment should be packed to avoid shifting. Additionally, compliance with safety regulations for toys, including labeling and age-appropriateness, must be observed.

Yes, shipping toys and sporting goods within the United States requires compliance with Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulations, including safety standards and labeling requirements. It's important to ensure that all products meet these regulations to avoid potential fines or recalls.

SAMMIE helps you stay ahead of issues with instant delay alerts, automatic exception flags, and “hot” shipment flagging so you can prioritize critical freight and address problems before they ripple into larger issues.

We offer in-house customs brokerage that handles classification, documentation, and clearance across U.S. and global ports with accuracy and speed, supported by SAMMIE’s delay flagging and ongoing updates from your dedicated Client Success Officer.

With DNA, you get live map tracking with milestone updates and 24/7 access via SAMMIE, while other forwarders often provide only basic carrier links and manual updates that can be delayed or incomplete.