Shipping Leisure Products from Savannah to Mexico City via Ocean Freight

When dealing with moisture-sensitive sporting goods, select 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 Sports equipment.

For most sports equipment and leisure products, a dry van normally works, but You should Verify door seals and use humidity absorbers. For collector leisure products with sensitive cardboard or printed materials, evaluate Ventilated containers on routes with large temperature swings.

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

Yes, many countries enforce consumer safety rules for certain leisure products. 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 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 strong resale value and are vulnerable to humidity issues, Insuring cargo Is strongly recommended. Cover your sporting goods at commercial invoice value and check that the policy Covers humidity damage, especially for ocean or long-term storage moves.

Toys and sporting goods must comply with both U.S. and Mexican safety standards, including labeling and certification. Import permits may be required for certain items, and compliance with NOM (Norma Oficial Mexicana) regulations is essential for entry into Mexico.

Seasonal factors such as peak shipping seasons during holidays can affect port congestion and availability of shipping containers. Additionally, during the hurricane season, which peaks from June to November, there may be increased risks of delays due to weather conditions impacting ocean freight routes.

Yes, the platform uses enterprise-grade security, including role-based access controls, secure cloud infrastructure, and encrypted data transmission so only authorized users can access shipment data.

Yes, DNA offers custom handling such as white-glove delivery, inside delivery, liftgate, and assembly services, especially for retail, hospitality, or medical equipment rollouts.

As a DNA customer, you are assigned a dedicated support team led by a Client Success Officer, so you work with real people who know your freight instead of call centers or scripts.