Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 66.5 million tonnes (Mt) for December 2023.
This throughput was a one per cent decrease compared to December 2022.
The Port of Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 50.4Mt, of which 49.9Mt was iron ore exports. This was a one per cent increase to total throughput compared to December 2022.
Imports through the Port of Port Hedland totalled 220,000 tonnes, an increase of 34 per cent compared to December 2022.
The Port of Dampier delivered a total throughput of 15.1Mt, a six per cent decrease from December 2022.
Imports through the Port of Dampier totalled 106,000 tonnes, an increase of 19 per cent from December 2022.
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 374.4Mt.
For more information, visit Pilbara Ports Port Statistics & Reports.