Pilbara Ports figures increase

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Pilbara Ports recorded 66.3 Mt throughput in September 2024, a 10% rise from 2023, with Port Hedland and Dampier both seeing increases in exports and imports.

Pilbara Ports figures increase
Landside operations at the Dampier Cargo Wharf © Pilbara Ports

Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 66.3 Mt in September 2024.

This is a 10% increase when compared to the total monthly throughput in September 2023.

The Port of Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 49.8 Mt, of which 48.8 Mt was iron ore exports. This is a 9% increase when compared to the total monthly throughput in September 2023.

Imports through the Port of Port Hedland totalled 224,131 tonnes, which is a 24% increase when compared to September 2023.

The Port of Dampier delivered a total throughput of 15 Mt, a 9% increase from September 2023.

Imports through the Port of Dampier totalled 143,845 tonnes, an increase of 24% from September 2023.

Several factors influence the fluctuation of throughput, including changes in market conditions, port maintenance operations and proponent needs.