Shipping Sports Equipment from Newark to Detroit via Ground Freight

When dealing with moisture-sensitive Toys, select a Layered approach: inner poly sleeve around the product or retail box, then a reinforced shipping box with cushioning. Add Desiccant packs for long-distance or ocean shipments of Sports equipment.

For most sports equipment and leisure products, a Standard dry container normally works, but You should confirm door seals and install drying agents. For High-value board games with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, Consider Ventilated containers on routes with High humidity.

To reduce stacking damage for moderately heavy Toys and games, select Double-wall cartons, manage pallet height, and add edge protectors. Mark pallets of Toys with “Do Not Double Stack” where appropriate, and Ensure heavier Sporting goods are not loaded on top of lighter leisure products.

Yes, many countries enforce Safety and labeling rules for certain leisure products. You should confirm that all games meet destination standards (such as ASTM/EN standards) and that Documentation is available if customs requests it. Some Sporting goods, such as items with Batteries, may also fall under Dangerous goods rules and require Special packing.

Because toys and leisure products often have High retail value and are vulnerable to humidity issues, Insuring cargo makes sense. Protect your games at Full replacement value and Confirm that the policy Covers Moisture-related damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

When shipping Toys & Sporting Goods, it is important to ensure that items are packaged securely to prevent damage during transit. Fragile items should be cushioned, and weight distribution should be considered to avoid shifting. Additionally, compliance with safety regulations for toys and sporting equipment must be verified, as these products may have specific safety standards they need to meet.

Yes, seasonal considerations may impact shipping of Toys & Sporting Goods. During peak seasons, such as the holiday period, increased demand may lead to congestion on transportation routes. Weather conditions, particularly winter storms in the Northeast and Midwest, can also affect ground transportation, necessitating preparation for potential delays or route adjustments.

Yes, DNA includes consolidation and customs pre-clearance to help move your air cargo quickly and compliantly.

DNA provides in-house customs brokerage including import/export clearance, tariff classification and valuation, ISF, AMS, and ACE filings, plus FDA, USDA, and multi-agency support.

Yes, DNA provides B2B pick/pack and palletization services.