The Big Picture: Importing Tax Reform And SME Retailers
Our dollar is weak and falling further and SME retailers – indeed, all Australian retailers who import goods for sale – are hurting. Peter McRae, a leading Customs Broker specialising in SME importing, predicts that the hurt will increase in future too, as tax and importing reforms that are designed to protect Australian retailers will also pack a punch to the most exposed: SMEs.
Export Special
It was Australia’s first bilateral free trade agreement since the Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement with New Zealand came into force in 1983.
Platinum® Freight has supported Australian businesses sending Sea Freight LCL cargo to this region since its inception. To celebrate the 12th year of the agreement we have some fantastic specials… Call 1300 882 877 to find out more!
Three Importing tips for Jewellers
Simple mistakes, changes to procedures or just a change of flight can cost time, money and, in some cases, a client as a result of hold-ups with Customs, even for experienced importers. Platinum® Freight Management offers three importing tips for jewellers:
NZ Exporter Magazine
Platinum® Freight’s entry into New Zealand has attracted news in its important exporting sector, with a story appearing in this month’s Exporter Magazine. See below:
JAA members announcement
The Jeweller's Association of Australia has covered our launch in New Zealand, see here. Platinum® Freight Management is a longstanding member of the JAA and supporter of the jewellery trade in Australia and internationally.
Platinum® Freight’s entry into NZ
Platinum® Freight's entry into NZ this month is covered on Scoop.co.nz. Read more. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1506/S01016/platinum-freight-management-launches-first-nz-office.htm
Platinum® Freight Opens in NZ
Our growth into the NZ market was reported over the weekend in premier freighting title, NZ Shipping Gazette, see the story here.
NZ goes platinum – customs brokerage sees an opening
We are proud to announce our expansion to New Zealand with the official opening of our first office in Auckland. See the story which was published in Lloyd’s List print edition on 18 June 2015.
New Zealand: Ports have big plans for big ships
Lloyd’s List mentioned our big news about our business opening an office in Auckland this month, in its story about NZ ports.
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...