Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 66.2 million tonnes (Mt) for December 2024.
The Port of Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 48.3Mt, of which 47.6Mt was iron ore exports. This was a four per cent decrease to total throughput compared to December 2023.
Imports through the Port of Port Hedland totalled 197,000 tonnes, a decrease of 10 per cent compared to December 2023.
The Port of Dampier delivered a total throughput of 16Mt, a six per cent increase from December 2023.
Imports through the Port of Dampier totalled 84,000 tonnes, a decrease of 21 per cent from December 2023.
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 2024 is 387.5Mt.
Source: Pilbara Ports
