Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 60.5 million tonnes (Mt) for September 2023.
This throughput was a two per cent decrease compared to September 2022.
The Port of Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 45.7Mt, of which 45.1Mt was iron ore exports. This was a one per cent decrease to total throughput compared to September 2022.
Imports through the Port of Port Hedland totalled 181,000 tonnes, an increase of 43 per cent compared to September 2022.
The Port of Dampier delivered a total throughput of 13.7Mt, a six per cent decrease from September 2022.
Imports through the Port of Dampier totalled 116,000 tonnes, an increase of seven per cent from September 2022.
Several factors influence the monthly fluctuation of throughput, including changes in market conditions, port maintenance operations and proponent needs.
Total throughput across all ports since 1 July 2023 is 183.0Mt.
For more information, visit Pilbara Ports Port Statistics & Reports.