The Stern: Freight forwarding executive sleeping rough again
Lloyd’s List The Stern section reported on our CEO’s participation in the 10th Annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout this month. We will continue to fundraise for the cause for the next fortnight, so please, give generously to help counter homelessness in Australia. You can...
Platinum® Freight Management Expands to NZ
Platinum® Freight Management has opened its doors to local and global business with customs dealings in New Zealand, announcing the launch of its first permanently staffed international office in Auckland. This is the ninth region for Platinum® Freight to service locally in the ANZ region. CEO Peter McRae says: “New Zealand is our sister country in processes and proximity. For clients trading from global ports as far as China and North America, having one representative across the Tasman Sea is increasingly critical to effective importing and exporting logistics.”
Can you spare some cash for Vinnies?
In the week leading up to the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout, our CEO Peter McRae is urging the community to donate and help reduce homelessness in Australia. See his story in the newspaper local to Platinum® Freight's Sydney office, the Canterbury Bankstown Torch. And...
Platinum® Freight boss to sleep rough to help counter homelessness
He pledges to match donations of $100+ until he reaches his $10K goal. On Thursday 18 June CEO of Platinum® Freight Management Peter McRae will sleep rough at Luna Park to support the 10th annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout. He will be adequately dressed. He will be...
All in a day’s work
Platinum® Freight Management Senior Broker Ramona Francis takes time out with the Sydney Morning Herald's Sue White to talk about the role of a Customs Broker which, according to Ramona, is the best job in the world. Take a look at what is all in a day's work for...
Work/life balance and more from PFM’s CEO
The role of the CEO for Platinum® Freight Management is very hands-on and one of extreme multi-tasking, according to Peter McRae in a recent interview with Lloyd's List for The Grill. Read what Peter has to say about being at the helm of Platinum® Freight Management,...
AUD: Curse or cure?
Platinum® Freight Management CEO Peter McRae debates the challenges and opportunities of our diving dollar.
Start 2015 with Smarter Importing
Platinum® Freight offers some important tips to improve your importing systems over the busy holiday period. With Christmas and New year in Australia, followed by Chinese New Year throughout January, importers need to act urgently to ensure they don’t fall prey to delays and storage fee blowouts.
Platinum® Freight helps kids blow their own trumpets
Platinum® Freight delivered an early Christmas present to kids of Grafton last week when the Salvation Army asked for help importing new brass musical instruments for its Just Brass program, open to all kids regardless of background or school. Through its social...
Discount Customs Clearance for Green Product Imports
For a limited time, Platinum® Freight will credit the customs clearance fee for green product imports with customs clearance credits to the value of $45 for every shipment that we assess and process that meets the GCC criteria*. Green Customs Clearance® is a Platinum® Freight initiative begun as part of our Social Responsibility Program.
Importing Caravans into Australia from the UK
Caravans are often much less expensive in the UK than in Australia, which means importing caravans into Australia from the UK makes sound financial sense. At Platinum® Freight Management, we are dedicated to ensuring your import is trouble-free, and we assist every step of the way by helping you avoid any unnecessary costs. Our highly compliant customs clearance agents understand all Australian Customs and Border Protection Service requirements, and will guide you from point of origin to delivery of the caravan at your chosen destination.
"I would absolutely recommend them."
First time importer Lauren from AceSpace Pty Ltd recently engaged the customs broking services of Platinum® Freight. Lauren talks about her experience with our Melbourne Customs Broking Office and why she would recommend Platinum® Freight Management to other...