Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 58.2 million tonnes (Mt) for January 2024.
This throughput was a 10 per cent decrease compared to January 2023.
The Port of Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 43.0Mt, of which 42.3Mt was iron ore exports. This was a 12 per cent decrease to total throughput compared to January 2023.
Imports through the Port of Port Hedland totalled 146,000 tonnes, a decrease of 15 per cent compared to January 2023.
The Port of Dampier delivered a total throughput of 14.2Mt, a seven per cent decrease from January 2023.
Imports through the Port of Dampier totalled 151,000 tonnes, an increase of 23 per cent from January 2023.
Several factors influence the fluctuation of throughput, including changes in market conditions, port maintenance operations and proponent needs.
Total throughput across all ports since 1 July 2023 is 432.5Mt.
For more information, visit Pilbara Ports Port Statistics & Reports.