PILBARA Ports Authority has reported a total monthly throughput of 62.5 million tonnes in October 2024 – a 1% decrease compared with the same month last year.
The Port of Port Hedland handled 46.2 million tonnes, with iron ore exports accounting for 45.6 million tonnes.
This was a 3% decrease compared with Port Hedland’s total throughput in October 2023.
Imports through the Port of Port Hedland came to a total of 181,061 tonnes which was a 1% increase compared with October 2023.
The Port of Dampier handled a total of 14.5 million tonnes in October this year, which was a 2% decrease against the same month last year.
Imports through Dampier totalled 81,689 tonnes – a 22% decrease compared with October 2023.
Pilbara Ports Authority noted that several factors influence the fluctuation of throughput, including changes in market conditions, port maintenance operations and proponent needs.
