Exports include iron ore, salt, liquefied natural gas, anhydrous ammonia as well as project cargo, break bulk and general cargo.
Pilbara Ports assuming control of Marine Pilot bookings for common user berths from Saturday 01 August 2026.
Port users are advised that hydrographic surveys will be conducted in the following locations • Northwest Shelf LNG Channel (Woodside Channel), including berth pockets and swing basins. • Pluto LNG Channel, including the berth pocket and swing basin. • King Bay Supply Base (KBSB) facility, including the KBSB Channel, berth pockets, swing basin and pilot boat pontoon area.
Whales and other marine fauna susceptible to vessel collisions are protected under both Commonwealth and State legislation.
To facilitate maintenance works, the Dampier Cargo Wharf (DCW) East and West berths will be closed from 0600hrs Monday 21 September to 1800hrs Friday 25 September 2026. This shutdown applies to all shipping on the DCW.
Pilbara Ports is advising of partial and full road closures of Mof Road inside the Pilbara Ports security gates to facilitate nighttime module movements in support of the Perdaman Ceres Urea project.
Upcoming road closures within the Port of Dampier
Pilbara Ports has delivered another record-breaking year of trade, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest bulk export port and its critical role in connecting the Pilbara to global markets.
The Cook Labor Government has welcomed the award of a major contract to Melchor Contracting Pty Ltd under the $37 million Utah Ring Road Reconstruction project, marking a significant investment in critical infrastructure at the Port of Port Hedland.
Pilbara Ports has strengthened its long-standing partnership with the Port Hedland Peace Memorial Seafarers Centre through a new Services Support Deed, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the welfare of seafarers visiting the region.
The Cook Labor Government has welcomed the award of a dredging contract to Jan De Nul Australia for Pilbara Ports new Zone 5 Bypass Channel at the Port of Port Hedland.
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