October 22, 2018 | Latest News, News & Offers
A Change the Rules rally scheduled for today at DPWA Swanston Dock in Victoria marks the beginning of a heavy period of industrial action that will begin to impact importers in the lead up to Christmas. History suggests that the Christmas ‘striking period’ begins as...
September 27, 2018 | Latest News, News & Offers, Opinion
By Platinum® Freight Management CEO Peter McRae Canada’s $20 tax-free-threshold is about to rise to $200 after holding low at $20 for at least 30 years[1]. It can be called a necessary response to an increasingly global marketplace, but the impacts of the change could...
February 28, 2018 | Latest News, News & Offers, Social Responsibilty Program, Special Offers
Importers of environmentally ‘Green’ products will be rewarded in 2018, pledged leading Customs Brokerage Platinum® Freight Management with the launch of its Green 2018 campaign today. Platinum® Freight Management’s Green 2018 promises that every importation of...
February 12, 2018 | Latest News, News & Offers, Special Offers
As importing and exporting specialists, many of the imports that arrive into Australia and many of the exports that leave Australia have a Chinese or Hong Kong connection. We maintain close relationships with suppliers, exporters, importers and everyone in between,...
October 13, 2017 | Customs Clearance Savings, Latest News, News & Offers
With the silly season looming, it’s time to share our tips on how to save the most on 2017 Christmas imports: 1. Say no to port fees through your global supplier Global suppliers are known to over-charge Australian importers on Australian port fees by engaging...
October 10, 2017 | Case Studies, Case Studies, Customs Clearance Savings, Latest News, News & Offers
Platinum® Freight has identified a growing trend for global manufacturers and their shipping partners to over-charge importers on Australian port charges for sea freight shipments. Port charges are based on kilograms and cubic metres, and can vary from one freight...
