Shipping Toys from Oakland to Manzanillo via Ocean Freight

For humidity-sensitive games, select a Layered approach: inner poly sleeve around the product or retail box, then a reinforced shipping box with padding. Place moisture absorbers for long-distance or ocean shipments of Sports equipment.

For most sports equipment and leisure products, a general-purpose container normally works, but You should confirm door seals and install humidity absorbers. For collector leisure products with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, look at Ventilated containers on routes with large temperature swings.

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

Yes, many countries have product safety and labeling rules for certain leisure products. You should confirm that all games meet destination standards (such as local toy safety regulations) and that test reports is available if customs requests it. Some sports equipment, such as items with Batteries, may also fall under restricted articles rules and require declared classification.

Because toys and leisure products often have High retail value and are vulnerable to humidity issues, Insuring cargo makes sense. Protect your sporting goods at commercial invoice value and verify that the policy Covers humidity damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

Toys and sporting goods should be packaged securely to prevent damage during ocean freight. Additionally, items may need to comply with safety standards and regulations specific to both the United States and Mexico, such as labeling requirements and material restrictions.

Shipments must adhere to customs regulations, including proper documentation such as commercial invoices and packing lists. Additionally, toys and sporting goods may require certification to meet safety standards enforced by Mexican authorities, and a Certificate of Origin may be necessary for tariff purposes.

Our company is fully licensed (FMC #019344), bonded, insured, and C-TPAT compliant, with a digital-first customs process that uses automation to reduce delays, cut risk, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You can expect a dedicated Client Success Officer who oversees your freight, solves problems proactively, and keeps you informed throughout each shipment.

Our team believes this because a single shipment is enough for shippers to experience our AI-powered visibility, proactive issue management, and partner-level support, and to see how we differ from larger, less responsive forwarders.