PILBARA Ports reported a total monthly throughput of 66.5 million tonnes of cargo for December 2023.
This throughput was a 1% decrease compared with December 2022.
The Port of Port Hedland handled a monthly throughput of 50.4 million tonnes, of which 49.9 million tonnes was iron ore exports.
This was a 1% increase to total throughput compared with December 2022.
Imports through the Port of Port Hedland totalled 220,000 tonnes, an increase of 34% compared with December 2022.
The Port of Dampier delivered a total throughput of 15.1 million tonnes, a 6% decrease from December 2022.
Imports through the Port of Dampier totalled 106,000 tonnes, an increase of 19% from December 2022.
Pilbara Ports Authority said 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 374.4 million tonnes.
