Avoid strikes this christmas – and save $
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...
Can Canada learn from Australia’s tax free threshold?
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...
PLATINUM® FREIGHT LAUNCHES GREEN 2018
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...
Gong Hey Fat Choy (Happy New Year)
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,...
Travelling Filmmakers: What You Need To Know About Flying With Gear
Declare every piece of equipment you will bring on tour Connect with a Customs Broker BEFORE departure from your home town If you make changes to your kit, update your broker immediately If securities are required to be paid to the Australian Border Force on entry,...
8 WAYS TO CHEAPER CHRISTMAS IMPORTS
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...
Case Study: Platinum® Freight Identifies $2,200 Overcharge in Australian Port Charges
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...
Platinum® Freight launches first regional office in Wyong NSW
Central Coast businesses who import and export will have access to leading, internationally-recognised customs brokers on their doorstep with the launch of Platinum® Freight Management’s first regional office in Wyong this month. To celebrate the launch, until the end...
IT’S NOT EASY BEING GREEN: Tips for retailers who sell imported whitegoods
Importing specialist and customs brokerage Platinum® Freight Management is calling on whitegoods importers and retailers to be vigilant about sourcing pre-charged (gassed) whitegoods to ensure Australia’s regulation standards are maintained. The call comes after...
Australia Bleeding Revenue Through Petty Fraud In Importing
ABF Goods Compliance Update shows holes in regulation and compliance The latest Australian Border Force (ABF) Goods Compliance Update has been released, showing up holes in importing regulations and follow-up compliance audits that is bleeding revenue from the...
5 Tips to Avoid Easter Holiday delays and bottlenecks
As an importer, timelines and commitments are vital for your business, and these can be severely disrupted by public holidays. Easter is almost upon us, and that means that cargo will accumulate at the wharf if not cleared beforehand. Quarantine and Customs will be on skeleton resources from Good Friday on April 14th through and including Easter Monday on April 17th.
Peter McRae invites Customs to lift their game on asbestos imports
The Australian Border Force is failing importers and construction companies by refusing to test all building products from China for asbestos.
Peter McRae from Platinum® Freight explains…