Tropical Low 11U
09:00, Saturday 18 January 2025 (AWST)
As at 05:00 on Saturday, 18 January 2025, the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) advises Tropical Low 11U is located northeast of Port Hedland.
The system has a high chance of developing into a tropical cyclone on Sunday as it moves in a general west or west-southwest direction parallel north of the Pilbara coast.
The system is expected to continue to intensify during Sunday, and by Monday, 11U is expected to have intensified into a Category 3 cyclone. By this time the cyclone is expected to be located well to the west of Exmouth and continuing to southwest, away from the coast.
Pilbara Ports has closed the Port of Port Hedland as at 09:00 on Saturday, 18 January 2025.
All port inner anchorages are to leave by 18:00.
All recreational vessel owners must safely secure their vessels for cyclonic conditions.
For the latest cyclone warnings visit www.bom.gov.au/cyclone
To facilitate direct shipping to the region and connect the possibilities of the Pilbara to the world, Pilbara Ports has invested in biosecurity infrastructure and services.
To promote this opportunity, we are offering discounted Class 14.4 Rural Tailgate Inspections and other benefits while we establish direct freight shipping into the region.
In addition to this, Pilbara Ports will provide full inspection reports and one container re-inspection within the Rural Tailgate Inspection fee.
The Port of Port Hedland offers the following biosecurity approved arrangements:
Charges for Pilbara Ports services and facilities can be found on our fees and charges page.
Brokers can engage our Rural Tailgate Inspections service directly or via the direct freight service.
To engage Pilbara Ports services directly, please submit the application for credit account form. Invoices will be issued on completion of each consignment.
Please note that stevedore services are charged separately. Refer to third party providers listed below.
Biosecurity is critical to prevent, respond to and recover from pests and diseases that threaten the economy and environment.
This responsibility is shared by government, industry, and the general community.
Pests and diseases can be transported through Australian Ports from overseas vessels and cargo. It is important that all individuals and organisations involved in direct shipping are aware of the risks and treatment processes.
For further information on protecting our borders, please refer to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website.
Qube is currently the only licenced stevedore at the Port of Port Hedland.
E: port-hedland.operations@qube.com.au P: 0409 996 073 W: www.qube.com.au/services/stevedoring
Three licenced fumigators are available at the Port of Port Hedland.
Fintrans
E: information@fintran.com.au P: 1300 777 395 W: www.fintran.com.au
Fumewest
E: phil@fumewest.com P: 0437 987 687 W: www.fumewest.com.au
Want Pest Control
E: admin@wantpestcontrol.com.au P: 0497 327 752 / 0477 864 180
AARTG or BIP Tailgate Inspections can be conducted by Pilbara Ports onsite Terminal Compliance and Biosecurity teams. A standard RTG Inspection is conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF/Biosecurity) officers, with separate fees, procedures and timeframes.
Yes you can. This is an easy process to update your lodgement, an admin fee will be applied by DAFF. Please refer to the instructions in the documents table below.
P: (08) 9173 9067 E: biosecurityph@pilbaraports.com.au