Shipping Games from Newark to Seattle via Ocean Freight

When dealing with moisture-sensitive games, select a multi-layer approach: inner sealed plastic bag around the product or retail box, then a reinforced shipping box with Void fill. Add moisture absorbers for long-distance or ocean shipments of toys and games.

For most sports equipment and leisure products, a general-purpose container normally works, but shippers should check door seals and install Container desiccants. 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, select stronger boxes, control pallet height, and add Corner posts. 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 enforce product safety and labeling rules for certain leisure products. Shippers should check that all games meet destination standards (such as CE marking) 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 humidity issues, taking out cargo insurance is advisable. Protect your Toys at Full replacement value and verify that the policy includes humidity damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

When shipping Toys & Sporting Goods, it is important to ensure that items are properly packaged to withstand ocean conditions, including humidity and salt exposure. Additionally, items should be secured to prevent movement during transit, and attention should be paid to weight distribution within containers to avoid damage.

The required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of compliance or safety standards applicable to toys and sporting goods. Customs clearance documentation must also be prepared to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations.

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