Shipping Toys from New Orleans to Paranagua via Ocean Freight

For humidity-sensitive Toys, choose a multi-layer approach: inner Poly bag or shrink wrap around the product or retail box, then a Sturdy corrugated carton with cushioning. Place 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 Verify door seals and Add drying agents. For collector leisure products with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, Consider additional interior lining on routes with tropical climates.

To reduce stacking damage for moderately heavy Toys and games, choose stronger boxes, Limit pallet height, and Place edge protectors. Prominently label pallets of Toys with “No Top Load” where appropriate, and make sure heavier Sporting goods are not loaded on top of lighter leisure products.

Yes, many countries have Safety and labeling rules for children’s toys. Shippers should Verify that all Toys 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 aerosols, may also fall under hazardous materials rules and require Special packing.

Because toys and leisure products often have High retail value and are vulnerable to water exposure, taking out cargo insurance Is strongly recommended. Insure your games at commercial invoice value and Confirm that the policy includes water damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

The shipment requires a commercial invoice, packing list, and a Bill of Lading, along with any necessary certifications for toys and sporting goods to comply with Brazilian regulations.

Seasonal factors such as weather patterns, particularly during hurricane season, can impact port operations in New Orleans and may influence shipping schedules. It's important to monitor these conditions when planning shipments.

Our customs brokerage includes tariff classification and valuation as part of our in-house expertise.

Our network includes partnered facilities in key logistics hubs, including locations near important ports for strategic storage and fulfillment.

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