Shipping Games from Rio Grande to Montreal via Ocean Freight

When dealing with moisture-sensitive sporting goods, choose a multi-layer approach: inner sealed plastic bag around the product or retail box, then a double-wall box with padding. Add Desiccant packs for long-distance or ocean shipments of leisure products.

For most sports equipment and leisure products, a dry van is usually adequate, but shippers should check door seals and use humidity absorbers. For High-value board games with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, Consider enhanced humidity control on routes with tropical climates.

To reduce stacking damage for moderately heavy sports equipment and leisure products, choose stronger boxes, control pallet height, and use vertical supports. Mark pallets of Toys with “Single Stack Only” where appropriate, and make sure heavier sports equipment are not loaded on top of lighter leisure products.

Yes, many countries enforce consumer safety rules for children’s toys. Shippers should check that all games meet destination standards (such as local toy safety regulations) and that Documentation is available if customs requests it. Some Sporting goods, such as items with pressurized containers, may also fall under hazardous materials rules and require DG documentation.

Because toys and leisure products often have strong resale value and are vulnerable to water exposure, taking out cargo insurance is advisable. Cover your sporting goods at Full replacement value and Confirm that the policy Covers water damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

When shipping Toys & Sporting Goods via ocean freight, it's essential to ensure that the products are packaged securely to withstand potential moisture and movement during transit. Additionally, items should comply with safety regulations applicable in both Brazil and Canada, including labeling requirements for toys and sporting goods.

Shipping Toys & Sporting Goods from Brazil to Canada requires compliance with both countries' import and export regulations. This includes obtaining necessary export permits from Brazilian authorities and ensuring that products meet Canadian safety standards, such as the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, which may involve providing documentation like certificates of compliance for toys.

Yes, DNA offers coordinated delivery of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for hotels, resorts, and new builds.

DNA Supply Chain provides live map tracking with milestone updates, 24/7 access via SAMMIE, centralized shipment documents, and real-time exception alerts so you always know where your freight is and what’s happening with it.

DNA reduces customs delays and risk through in-house brokerage, a digital-first customs process with automation, SAMMIE’s ability to flag potential delays before they happen, and continuous communication from your Client Success Officer.