Top tips for Automotive Imports
Ok, so you have found a car overseas that you have always wanted.. what next? First of all, you will need to find out if the car can actually come to Australia ? To find this out you will need to call the Department of Infrastructure in Canberra on 1800 815 272. You...
Malaysia and Australia, now have a Free Trade Agreement [MAFTA]
Effective 01 January 2013, Australian importers will be entitled to duty-free entry for goods that have been imported from Malaysia, provided that the goods meet the MAFTA rules of origin requirements. Click here for a sample Certificate of Origin [COO].
Top tips for Importing a Caravan into Australia
Ok, so you have found the perfect caravan at a great price from overseas.. what next? There are a number of costs and charges that you need to consider: You will also need to apply for a permit from the Department of Infrastructure and Transport in Canberra. Click...
Bangladesh… the new China
As the labour costs in China increase, the production of clothing is gradually moving to Bangladesh. Currently, if you import clothing from China, you pay 10% duty and 10% GST. If you import your clothing from Bangladesh, we are able to advise you how you will pay 0%...
Celebrate Movember with Platinum® Freight
During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in Australia and around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and male mental...
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...
"They genuinely cared about my shipment" – Another Happy Customer
What's better than a snugly and more practical than a pair of jeans? A Kigu...The original Japanese Onsie! This playful product had proved a challenge to other customs brokers due to trademark and labelling issues, however Platinum® Freight Management was able to...
Platinum® Freight Partners with White Ribbon
Platinum® Freight Management is thrilled to announce that they are partnering with White Ribbon. The White Ribbon Campaign is the largest global male-led movement to stop men's violence against women. It engages and enables men and boys to lead...
Winner of $500 CrystalP Jewellery Competition Announced
Don from Preston Construction & Co P/L is the lucky winner of $500 worth of CrystalP Jewellery! Thank you Don for your feedback and we look forward to doing business with you again soon! We recently customs cleared a bulldozer for Don, his feedback was succinctly...
Congratulations to our Revolutions Gym Membership Winners!
Platinum® Freight and Revolutions Gym are pleased to present our 3 winners of the 2011 Gym Membership competition. Amanda, Cindy and Sharon will all be enjoying a years membership at Revolutions Gym St Marys. Thanks to all those who entered. Click here to see the...
Platinum® Freight Management turns 11!
Today is a very exciting day for Platinum® Freight Management, as we turn 11. I still remember the day when I was at the accountants office asking how much would it cost to register a business ? She told me, I wrote a cheque on the spot. I then applied for the...