Pilbara Ports has delivered a total monthly throughput of 68.5 million tonnes (Mt) for September 2025.
This throughput is a 3 per cent increase compared to September 2024.
The Port of Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 49.4Mt, of which 48.6Mt was iron ore exports. This was a 1 per cent decrease in total throughput compared to September 2024.
Imports through the Port of Port Hedland totalled 214,000 tonnes, a decrease of 5 per cent compared to September 2024.
The Port of Dampier delivered a total throughput of 15.1Mt, consistent with the total monthly throughput in September 2024.
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Imports through the Port of Dampier totalled 107,000 tonnes, a 26 per cent decrease from September 2024.
The Port of Ashburton delivered a total throughput of 4.1Mt, an increase of 179 per cent compared to September 2024.
Several factors influence the fluctuation of throughput, including changes in market conditions, port maintenance operations and proponent needs.
Earlier this summer, Pilbara Ports released its first Climate Action Plan (2025–2030), setting a framework to guide sustainable port operations and support decarbonisation across the Pilbara region.
