- Pilbara Ports
achieves fifth consecutive year of record-breaking throughput
- 758.3 million tonnes of throughput recorded
in 2023-24, worth an estimated $173 billion
- Investment in
major projects will see capacity expanded at Port Hedland and Dampier ports
The Pilbara region has achieved a
remarkable milestone, with a record 758.3 million tonnes of exports passing
through its ports in the 2023-24 financial year. This marks the fifth
consecutive year of record-breaking throughput for Pilbara Ports.
The Port of Port Hedland, contributed
significantly to this achievement with a throughput of 573.6 million tonnes,
solidifying its status as one of Australia's most valuable ports.
The commodities exported through Pilbara
Ports in 2023-24 were valued at an estimated $173.2 billion, highlighting the
significance of the region to the nation's economy and to the global supply
chain.
Commonwealth and State Government investment
in major projects, such as Lumsden Point in the Port of Port Hedland and the
Dampier Cargo Wharf in the Port of Dampier, are driving demand for regional
jobs in the Pilbara, with 74 per cent of Pilbara Ports contract spend remaining
within Western Australia and almost 45 per cent invested in Pilbara-based
businesses.
Pilbara Ports play a crucial role in
facilitating Australia's iron ore trade, handling approximately 80 per cent of
the national trade and 43 per cent of the global trade.
Salt exports through the ports of Port
Hedland and Dampier totalled 7.1 million tonnes in 2023-24, accounting for
about 51 per cent of Australian salt production.
The strong financial result was achieved
with more than 7,700 safe vessel visits, equating to an average of 21 vessel
visits each day across four operational ports.
Comments attributed to Ports Minister David Michael:
"The Pilbara is the economic powerhouse of the nation, and
these impressive results are a clear example of that.
"The State Government continues to invest in
infrastructure projects that fuel future prosperity and support regional jobs
growth.
"It's fantastic to see Pilbara Ports continuing to meet
industry's growing export needs, as strong economic conditions across the
Pilbara increase demand for port services.
Comments attributed to
Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel:
"Communities in the
Pilbara continue to benefit from the success of our ports, with many local
businesses being involved in achieving this strong result.
"Our ports are gateways
connecting the Pilbara to the global market, and I am proud of the significant
impact we make on the world stage."
