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Do you transact 10 or more shipments a month?
If so, you can receive the following additional benefits…
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Customs rulings protecting your business for 5 years
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We provide landed costings reflecting the cost per item when all other costs [duty, GST & shipping costs] have been taken into account
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Track and trace your shipments 24×7
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We retain your files for 5 years in the event that Customs wishes to undertake an audit
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New Fees for Importers: Happy New Year…
Importing businesses are being hit with a double whammy (1) the dollar dropping and (2) an increase in the Customs Import Processing Charge [IPC] effective 01 January 2014. Platinum® Freight Management Customs Broker Peter McRae says that if you have a business...
Import cost risks buying a secondhand earthmoving machine from Asia
Thinking of buying a secondhand earthmoving machine from Asia? Then make sure you factor in all the additional costs, because you could be hit up for $4,000 just for cleaning the machine when it arrives. Increasingly earthmoving companies are buying secondhand...
Travellers being hit with huge import costs
The cost of that lovely big stone statue or that ornate teak desk you bought for a song in Indonesia or Thailand can blow out significantly, if you don’t handle the customs clearance of the adventure back here in Australia. People are being hit with charges of $1,000...
eBay buyers are getting caught out by import costs and timing
(or the story of a girl that nearly got away) Many Australians seeking lower prices for high cost items on eBay overseas are being hit by unexpected import costs and time delays. A classic example we saw recently was a chap who ordered an engagement ring from...
Importing from China? You could be hit with hundreds of dollars in excessive fees…
With the big rise in individuals and families importing their own goods, especially from China, there has also been a big rise in newbie importers being shocked at unexpected import and warehousing costs. Platinum® Freight’s customs broker Peter McRae says importing...
Discount customs clearance for Green businesses
If you are doing your bit to reduce your carbon footprint, then Platinum® Freight Management will do its bit to help you. Effective July 2012, Platinum® Freight has launched a Green Customs Clearance® initiative as part of its Social Responsibility Program. Platinum®...
Free Shipments for Young Entrepreneurs
Are you young? Ambitious? With a great idea looking to make a difference? Then Platinum® Freight has some exciting news for you... Effective July 2012, Platinum® Freight as part of its Social Responsibility Program [SRP] will customs clear the first 3 shipments at no...
Every new Facebook fan = $1 donated to the White Ribbon Foundation
For every new "like" on our facebook page throughout September, we will donate $1 the White Ribbon Foundation. Click here to visit our Facebook page The white Ribbon Foundation is Australia's campaign to stop violence against women. You can read more about it here:...
Free Freight Offer!
Have you ever heard the saying, "there is no such thing as a free lunch"? Well at Platinum® Freight there is... If you import your Sea Freight LCL shipments with us from the following ports, you will pay $0 for the freight and the arrival port charges in Sydney are...