Shipping Toys from Melbourne to Fortaleza via Ocean Freight

When dealing with moisture-sensitive Toys, select a multi-layer approach: inner Poly bag or shrink wrap around the product or retail box, then a Sturdy corrugated carton with padding. Add Desiccant packs for long-distance or ocean shipments of leisure products.

For most Toys and sporting goods, a Standard dry container normally works, but shippers should Verify door seals and Add humidity absorbers. For High-value board games with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, Consider enhanced humidity control on routes with large temperature swings.

To reduce stacking damage for Medium-weight Toys and games, select stronger boxes, Limit pallet height, and Place vertical supports. Mark pallets of Toys with “Single Stack Only” where appropriate, and confirm heavier Sporting goods are not loaded on top of lighter leisure products.

Yes, many countries enforce Safety and labeling rules for certain leisure products. Shippers should Verify that all Toys meet destination standards (such as local toy safety regulations) and that Documentation is available if customs requests it. Some Sporting goods, such as items with pressurized containers, may also fall under restricted articles rules and require declared classification.

Because Toys and games often have High retail value and are vulnerable to humidity issues, taking out cargo insurance Is strongly recommended. Insure your sporting goods at Full replacement value and Confirm that the policy Covers humidity damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

When shipping toys and sporting goods via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that items are packed securely to prevent damage during transit. Fragile items should be cushioned properly, and products with small parts should be packaged to avoid loss. Additionally, compliance with safety standards for toys is necessary to meet import regulations in Brazil.

Shipments of toys and sporting goods to Brazil must comply with the country's import regulations, including adherence to the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) standards. Proper documentation, including invoices and certificates of conformity for toys, is required to clear customs in Fortaleza.

Yes, DNA offers tariff classification and valuation as part of our in-house expertise.

DNA utilizes partnered facilities in key logistics hubs, including locations near important ports for strategic storage and fulfillment.

You’re invited to take the DNA “One Test Run Challenge” with a single shipment so we can demonstrate our visibility, reliability, and partnership-focused approach.