Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 60.5 million tonnes (Mt) for January 2025.
This was a four per cent increase compared to January 2024.
The Port of Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 46.5 Mt, of which 45.9 Mt was iron ore exports. This was an eight per cent increase to total throughput compared to January 2024.
Imports through the Port of Port Hedland totalled 138,000 tonnes, a decrease of five per cent compared to January 2024.
The Port of Dampier delivered a total throughput of 11.9 Mt, a 16 per cent decrease from January 2024.
Imports through the Port of Dampier totalled 115,000 tonnes, a decrease of 24 per cent from January 2024.
Several factors influence the fluctuation of throughput, including changes in market conditions, port maintenance operations and proponent needs. Additionally, on Saturday, 18 January 2025, the Ports of Port Hedland, Dampier, Ashburton, Varanus Island and Cape Preston West were shut down due to Tropical Cyclone Sean.
Total throughput across all ports since 1 July 2024 is 448.1 Mt.
For more information, visit Pilbara Ports Port Statistics & Reports.