Pilbara Ports Authority

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/

Ports in Australia and Japan ink collaboration agreement

The new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) and the Port of Himeji aims to promote collaboration and information sharing between the two ports on renewable energy and net zero carbon emission efforts.

Premier of Western Australia, Mark McGowan attended the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Western Australia and Japan to increase renewable energy trade prospects.

The Port of Himeji, located in western Japan, has extensive trading...

https://container-news.com/ports-in-australia-and-japan-ink-collaboration-agreement/

Unsafe pilot ladder = no berth at Dampier

Pictured: unsafe pilot ladders. Photo supplied: Pilbara Ports Authority.

Pilbara Ports Authority has issued new safety rules on pilot ladders, man-ropes and associated equipment to boost safety at the port. Vessels that do not meet these safety rules will not be permitted to berth.

“Pilbara Ports Authority has become aware of several recent incidents related to the failure of pilot ladders or their associated equipment caused by poor condition or improper rigging. Investigations show that these...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/unsafe-pilot-ladder-no-berth-at-dampier/

Port-people moves in WA: new Pilbara CEO; new board member at Southern Ports; new chair at Fremantle Port Authority

Pictured: Perth, the capital city of Western Australia at night. Credit: ‘akenarinc’ via Pixabay.

There’s been a significant shuffling of personal in the Western Australian ports sector during the end days of December 2022.

New CEO for the Pilbara Ports Authority

First-up: Samuel McSkimming has been appointed as the new CEO of the Pilbara Ports Authority. He will take over from the current incumbent, Roger Johnston, whose term expires on 30 June 2023.

Mr McSkimming is currently Aurizon’s General...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/port-people-moves-in-wa-new-pilbara-ceo-new-board-member-at-southern-ports-new-chair-at-fremantle-port-authority/

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