Pilbara Ports Authority

Pilbara Ports Authority records throughput increase in November

In November 2024, the Pilbara Ports Authority reported a total monthly throughput of 67 million tonnes (Mt), reflecting a 9% increase compared to November 2023.

The Port of Port Hedland handled 49.3 Mt, with 48.8 Mt of that being iron ore exports, marking an 8% increase over the same month last year. Imports through the Port of Port Hedland totalled 168,216 tonnes, translating to a decrease of 9% compared to the same month last year.

Additionally, the Port of Dampier recorded a total throughput...

https://container-news.com/pilbara-ports-authority-records-throughput-increase-in-november/

Pilbara Ports handle 65.8 million tonnes in August

In August, Pilbara Ports recorded a total monthly throughput of 65.8 million tonnes (Mt), reflecting a 5% increase compared to the same month in 2023.

The Port of Port Hedland saw a throughput of 48.6 Mt, with 47.9 Mt attributed to iron ore exports, maintaining consistency with August 2023 levels. Imports at the Australian port reached 173,000 tonnes, a slight rise of 1,000 tonnes compared to the same period last year.

Additionally, the Port of Dampier handled a total throughput of 15.7 Mt,...

https://container-news.com/pilbara-ports-handle-65-8-million-tonnes-in-august/

Pilbara Ports handle nearly 70 million tonnes in May

In May 2024, Pilbara Ports recorded a total monthly throughput of 68.8 million tonnes (Mt), marking a 10% increase compared to the same month last year.

The Port of Port Hedland handled 52.7Mt in May 2024, with 51.9Mt attributed to iron ore exports, showing an 8% rise in total throughput from May 2023. Imports at Port Hedland totalled 192,000 tonnes, a decrease of 2% from May 2023.

Additionally, the Port of Dampier achieved a total throughput of 15.0Mt in May 2024, reflecting a 16% increase from...

https://container-news.com/pilbara-ports-handle-nearly-70-million-tonnes-in-may/

Companies selected for dredging and marine works in Lumsden Point, Western Australia

Lumsden Point in Western Australia

Jan De Nul (Australia) has been awarded a contract for dredging and land reclamation at Lumsden Point in the port of Port Hedland in Western Australia. The works will create a new access channel in the port to enable vessels to safely berth at Lumsden Point, a swing basin and berth pockets suitable...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/marine-projects/dredging/companies-selected-for-dredging-and-marine-works-in-lumsden-point-western-australia/

Pilbara Ports throughput falls in January

In January 2024, Pilbara Ports recorded a total monthly throughput of 58.2 million tonnes (Mt). This marked a 10% decline compared to January 2023.

Specifically, the Port of Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 43.0Mt, with 42.3Mt attributed to iron ore exports. This represents a 12% decrease in total throughput compared to January 2023. Imports through the Port of Port Hedland amounted to 146,000 tonnes, indicating a 15% decrease compared to January 2023.

Meanwhile, the Port of Dampier...

https://container-news.com/pilbara-ports-throughput-falls-in-january/

Pilbara Ports: November 2023 throughput reaches 61.5Mt

In November 2023, Pilbara Ports recorded a total monthly throughput of 61.5 million tonnes (Mt), indicating a four percent decrease compared to the same period in 2022.

Specifically, the Port of Port Hedland contributed a monthly throughput of 45.8Mt, with 44.9Mt attributed to iron ore exports.

This represented a five percent decline in total throughput compared to November 2022. Notably, imports through the Port of Port Hedland saw a two percent increase, reaching 185,000 tonnes.

Meanwhile, the...

https://container-news.com/pilbara-ports-november-2023-throughput-reaches-61-5mt/

Pilbara Ports nears 60 million tonnes in July

Pilbara Ports Authority reported a total monthly throughput of 59.7 million tonnes (Mt) for July 2023. In fact, this throughput was a 5% decrease compared to the previous year’s July figure.

In particular, the port of Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 44.5Mt, translating to a 6% drop year-on-year. From the total July throughput, 43.7Mt was iron ore exports. Furthermore, imports at the port of Port Hedland totalled 191,000 tonnes, an increase of 4% compared to July 2022.

Regarding the...

https://container-news.com/pilbara-ports-nears-60-million-tonnes-in-july/

Nelson Point Tug Haven upgrade project underway

TAMS Group, western Australian based company, has been awarded the contract to build a new outer wall as part of the second stage of the US$48.1 million Nelson Point Tug Haven upgrade project at the port of Port Hedland.

More specifically, the Nelson Point Tug Haven was constructed in 1985, and over time has deteriorated due to the impacts of cyclones, and wear-and-tear from more powerful and larger tugboats mooring at the haven.

According to Pilbara Ports Authority, the new tug haven outer sheet...

https://container-news.com/nelson-point-tug-haven-upgrade-project-underway/

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