Pilbara Ports has reported a total monthly throughput of 65.8 million tonnes in August 2024.
This sees a 5% increase when compared to the total monthly throughput handled in August 2023.
The Port of Port Hedland reported a monthly throughput of 48.6 million tonnes, of which 47.9 million tonnes was iron ore exports. This figure is consistent with the total throughput in August 2023.
Imports through the Port of Port Hedland totalled 173,000 tonnes, which is 1000 tonnes more than what was imported through Port Hedland in August 2023.
The Port of Dampier delivered a total throughput of 15.7 million tonnes, an 18 percent increase from August 2023.
Imports through the Port of Dampier totalled 95,232 tonnes, an increase of 23 percent from August 2023.
Pilbara Ports said several factors influence the fluctuation of throughput, including changes in market conditions, port maintenance operations and proponent needs.
