Pilbara Ports sees March trade increase

The Port of Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 50.7 million t, of which 50.1 million t was iron ore exports. This was a 9% increase to total throughput compared to March 2023.

Imports through the Port of Port Hedland totalled 165 000 t, a decrease of 13% compared to March 2023. The Port of Dampier delivered a total throughput of 15.9 million t, a 9% increase from March 2023. Imports through the Port of Dampier totalled 121 000 t, an increase of 39% from March 2023.

Several factors influence the fluctuation of throughput, including changes in market conditions, port maintenance operations and proponent needs. Overall, total throughput across all ports since 1 July 2023 has been 552.7 million t.

For more information, visit Pilbara Ports’ Port Statistics & Reports.

Read the article online at: https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/ports-terminals/26042024/pilbara-ports-sees-march-trade-increase/