Shipping Games from Newark to Rotterdam via Ocean Freight

For humidity-sensitive sporting goods, choose a Layered 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 sports equipment and leisure products, a dry van is usually adequate, but You 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 large temperature swings.

To reduce stacking damage for moderately heavy sports equipment and leisure products, choose Double-wall cartons, control pallet height, and add vertical supports. Mark pallets of games with “No Top Load” where appropriate, and confirm heavier sports equipment are not loaded on top of lighter leisure products.

Yes, many countries have consumer safety rules for children’s toys. You 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 restricted articles rules and require DG documentation.

Because toys and leisure products often have strong resale value and are vulnerable to water exposure, Insuring cargo is advisable. Protect your sporting goods at Full replacement value and verify that the policy includes humidity damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

Documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates for toys and sporting goods, such as safety compliance certificates, to meet European Union regulations.

Yes, imported Toys & Sporting Goods must comply with EU safety standards, including EN71 for toys, and may require additional documentation for compliance with REACH regulations regarding chemical substances.

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