Shipping Games from Rotterdam to Newark via Ocean Freight

For humidity-sensitive sporting goods, choose a multi-layer approach: inner sealed plastic bag around the product or retail box, then a double-wall box with Void fill. Include silica gel 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 Container desiccants. For premium toys with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, evaluate 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 Corner posts. Clearly 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 have consumer safety rules for children’s toys. Shippers should check that all Toys meet destination standards (such as CE marking) and that product certificates 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 Toys at Full replacement value and check that the policy includes water damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

When shipping Toys & Sporting Goods via ocean freight, it's important to ensure that the products are properly packaged to withstand the conditions of sea transport. This includes using moisture-resistant materials and ensuring that items are secured to prevent damage during transit. Additionally, compliance with safety regulations for toys is crucial, as products must meet both EU and US safety standards.

Required documentation for customs includes a commercial invoice detailing the value and description of the Toys & Sporting Goods, a packing list, and a bill of lading. Additionally, specific certifications may be needed to confirm compliance with safety regulations, such as the ASTM F963 standard for toys in the United States.

Shippers can submit details via our Request a Quote form or talk to our team through the Contact Us page on our website.

Our operations are fully compliant with CBP, TSA, IATA, and NMFTA standards to ensure secure, lawful, and efficient cross-border operations.

Yes, one example is CE North America, where we built a custom EDI feed that pushes real-time shipment updates, documentation, and exception alerts directly into their ERP, eliminating dozens of manual tasks and improving cross-department visibility.