Shipping Leisure Products from Memphis to Buenaventura via Ocean Freight

For humidity-sensitive Toys, Use a two-stage approach: inner sealed plastic bag around the product or retail box, then a double-wall box with padding. Place silica gel for long-distance or ocean shipments of toys and games.

For most sports equipment and leisure products, a Standard dry container Is sufficient, but exporters should check door seals and use humidity absorbers. For collector leisure products with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, evaluate additional interior lining on routes with tropical climates.

To reduce stacking damage for moderately heavy Toys and games, Use higher burst-strength cartons, control pallet height, and use vertical supports. Prominently label pallets of Toys with “No Top Load” where appropriate, and make sure heavier sports equipment are not loaded on top of lighter Toys and games.

Yes, many countries have Safety and labeling rules for Toys and games. Exporters should check that all games meet destination standards (such as local toy safety regulations) and that test reports is available if customs requests it. Some Sporting goods, such as items with aerosols, may also fall under hazardous materials rules and require DG documentation.

Because toys and leisure products often have High retail value and are vulnerable to Moisture damage, arranging shipment insurance is advisable. Cover your sporting goods at commercial invoice value and check that the policy includes water damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance for toys and sporting goods, which must meet Colombian regulations.

Yes, Toys & Sporting Goods should be properly packed to withstand ocean conditions, and items should comply with safety standards to avoid customs issues upon arrival in Colombia.

Our company complies with industry best practices and relevant data protection regulations for international shipping and technology platforms, including GDPR and CCPA where applicable.

The uniqueness of SAMMIE comes from its proprietary ecosystem of standardized shipping data that is meticulously cleaned, weighted, and validated from trusted third-party sources and DNA Supply Chain Solutions’ own operational history, enabling AI tools that think ahead instead of just reporting past events.

Our system cuts tracking time by providing real-time updates, proactive alerts, and a single dashboard, which has led customers to reduce tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week and achieve about 50% less time spent tracking shipments.