Whether you are a carpenter, electrician, plumber, or another skilled tradesperson, you will likely be bringing not just suitcases to Australia but the valuable tools of your trade. Shipping the tools of your trade to Australia, using trusted carriers like FedEx or DHL, requires careful planning and professional support.
At Platinum® Freight Management, we specialise in customs clearing the tools of your trade that have been shipped by air from overseas to Australia. In most circumstances, you will have a skilled visa or a working holiday visa, and your tools were sent from overseas to Australia by either FedEx or DHL.
The Importance of Reliable Shipping and Customs Clearance
Each year, thousands of people arrive in Australia on skilled visas, bringing their livelihoods with them. Many rely upon international courier companies like FedEx and DHL to collect their goods from overseas and then deliver the goods to their address in Australia. These express courier companies will collect and deliver the goods, but they won’t process the customs clearance when the goods arrive in Australia. The importer will be advised to source an external customs broker, who will process the shipment, and the express carriers will then deliver the goods.
As the skilled visa holder or the working holiday visa holder was not expecting this delay, time is of the essence to have the tools processed quickly so that the working visa holder can use their tools in their new role with their new employer.
Sending your working tools to Australia is the easy part, and is only half of the process; having your tools processed through both the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is the other part.
Platinum® is able to assist working visa holders in having their tools processed through the Australian Border seamlessly.
For tradespeople, tools are more than cargo; they are the backbone of their profession and their craft. Lengthy customs delays or paperwork setbacks can hinder their ability to start work and earn a living, especially in fast-paced cities like Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane.
Platinum® wishes that working visa holders were aware of the process before the goods were shipped to Australia, but regrettably, working visa holders always find out about this process after the goods have arrived in Australia.
If working visa holders are able to find Platinum®, then we are able to process the FedEx or DHL shipment promptly. We always aim to process the Australian customs clearance promptly, aiming to eliminate costly and frustrating disruptions.
Why Tradespeople Must Act Fast
Prior experience has shown us that trade professionals need their equipment promptly so that they can rely on their tools at the workplace. In more cases than not, the goods are shipped by one of the two express carriers, FedEx and DHL, from, say, the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, and transported to Australia in days. A premium price has been paid to these express courier companies to move the goods from point A to point B. The Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) can cause delays of at least one week.
Whether you are sending your tools ahead of your flight or relying upon your family members to ship your tools on your behalf after you have arrived in Australia, engaging with a professional Australian customs clearance broker before your goods depart from Manchester, London, Birmingham, Dublin, or Belfast makes all of the difference.
Platinum® Freight Management is adept at customs clearing express air shipments for tradespeople and understands the urgency of having your tools in your hands quickly and hassle-free.
Your Trusted Customs Broker for Tradespeople
Who Are We?
Platinum® Freight Management has over 25 years of expertise in international trade, customs clearance, and freight forwarding throughout Australia.
From individuals to businesses, we offer a comprehensive, client-focused solution designed for peace of mind and speed. Our coverage includes all major Australian cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, so no matter your destination, we are available to customs clear your tools.
What We Do for You
Platinum Freight® works daily with work visa holders whose personal shipments have arrived from the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, especially trade tools and equipment.
Here’s how we streamline the customs clearance process:
- Platinum® customs clears air express shipments destined for any state or territory in Australia, such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
- We understand how FedEx and DHL operate, we understand their systems and their processes.
- We always aim to pre-clear your shipment, but we understand that this is not always possible.
- Platinum® is fast, compliant, and cost-effective, and we guarantee that you will not receive any surprises.
Why choose Platinum® Freight Management?
- We clear most tools of trade air shipments promptly.
- We understand that you need your tools in your hands promptly; using your own tools versus someone else’s tools is not the same. We provide you with specialist assistance for your tool shipment.
- Platinum® is up-to-date with the latest Australian Border Force (ABF) regulations.
- Platinum® provides you with a transparent quote and is able to start the process once you accept our quote.
- We treat your tools of trade as if the tools were our own, every time, and for every client.
Simple Steps for a Smooth Move
Contact Platinum® Early
Before your shipment leaves the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, please contact Platinum Freight® on 1300 882 877 or request a quote online.
Customs Pre-clearance
If Platinum® has been contacted early enough, we will always aim to pre-clear your tools of trade shipment before arrival. No matter where your shipment will arrive in Australia, Platinum® can process the clearance for you, such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth.
Receive Your Tools of Trade Quickly
Don’t wait weeks for your tools of trade to be released. Rely upon Platinum® to process your tools of trade shipment as early as possible.
Your Benefits with Platinum Freight®
Relocating to another country is a stressful event. Don’t let delays slow your anticipated start date. Platinum Freight® is a leading Australian customs broker for tradespeople and individuals, with services in every state and territory, such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
Simply no higher level of service® is our motto. Platinum® has the expertise, provides you with tailored advice, and has a personal commitment to your success.
Take the First Step – Contact Platinum® Freight Management
Before you send your tools of trade to Australia, contact Platinum Freight® on 1300 882 877
Request a customised quote online
Platinum® will take care of the Australian compliance, save you time and money, and help you hit the ground running wherever your next chapter begins in Australia.
Rely upon Platinum Freight® as your trusted customs clearance expert, who will process your tool shipment promptly. Platinum Freight® is your professional partner for whenever you ship your pre-owned tools to Australia; Platinum® wishes to help you start your trade career in Australia without delay.