Shipping Sports Equipment from Rio Grande to Long Beach via Ocean Freight

When dealing with moisture-sensitive Toys, Use a Layered approach: inner Poly bag or shrink wrap around the product or retail box, then a double-wall box with padding. Place silica gel for long-distance or ocean shipments of toys and games.

For most sports equipment and leisure products, a Standard dry container Is sufficient, but You should Verify door seals and use humidity absorbers. For collector leisure products with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, evaluate additional interior lining on routes with High humidity.

To reduce stacking damage for moderately heavy Toys and games, Use Double-wall cartons, Limit pallet height, and use vertical supports. Prominently label pallets of Toys with “No Top Load” where appropriate, and Ensure heavier Sporting goods are not loaded on top of lighter Toys and games.

Yes, many countries enforce Safety and labeling rules for Toys and games. You should Verify that all games meet destination standards (such as local toy safety regulations) and that test reports is available if customs requests it. Some Sporting goods, such as items with aerosols, 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 Moisture damage, Insuring cargo Is strongly recommended. Cover your sporting goods at commercial invoice value and check that the policy includes Moisture-related damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

Documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and compliance with both Brazilian export regulations and U.S. import regulations, including the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requirements for toys.

Yes, toys and sporting goods may require special handling to prevent damage, including proper packaging to withstand ocean conditions and ensuring compliance with safety standards to meet U.S. regulatory requirements.

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Our platform provides smart, preemptive alerts about delays, reroutes, or exceptions so you are notified before you even ask.

Yes, DNA provides port-to-door service that covers customs and final-mile delivery.