Pilbara Ports posted January 2026 throughput of 67.9m tonnes, a 12% increase from January 2025 and the highest January result on record, according to the port authority.  

This throughput is a 12 per cent increase compared to January 2025 and marks the highest January on record. This figure can be attributed to a series of targeted operational changes implemented at the Port of Port Hedland in recent months. 

Operational changes included revised vessel movement guidelines for ebb-tide departures, creating sailing opportunities for an additional 10 large vessels. Together with ongoing improvements to Dynamic Under Keel Clearance (DUKC), these changes have enabled vessels to utilise available sailing windows, safely maximise cargo carriage and contribute to increased overall shipping volumes.

The Port of Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 50Mt, of which 49.2Mt was iron ore exports. This was a seven per cent increase of total throughput compared to January 2025. Imports through the Port of Port Hedland totalled 220,000 tonnes, an increase of 60 per cent compared to January 2025. 

The Port of Dampier delivered a total throughput of 14.1Mt, a 19 per cent increase from January 2025.Imports through the Port of Dampier totalled 122,000 tonnes, an increase of 6 per cent from January 2025.Several factors influence the fluctuation of throughput, including changes in market conditions, port maintenance operations and proponent needs. s Port Statistics & Reports. 

About :  Pilbara Ports

 Pilbara Ports is the world's largest bulk export port authority, managing key Western Australian ports like Port Hedland, Dampier, and Ashburton. As a state-owned enterprise, it facilitates the export of iron ore, lithium, and salt, handling 42% of the world's iron ore trade. 

About :The Port of Dampier 

The Port of Dampier is located on the northwest coast of Western Australia in the Pilbara region, approximately 1,500 km north of Perth and 20 km from Karratha. Situated within the Dampier Archipelago, it is a major industrial port for the export of iron ore, LNG, salt, and condensate.

About :  The Port of Port Hedland

 The Port of Port Hedland is the world's largest bulk export port, located in Western Australia's Pilbara region. It serves as the primary hub for exporting iron ore—handling over 566 million tonnes annually—along with lithium and salt. It is a critical, high-volume, tidally constrained facility handling 6,000+ vessel movements yearly.

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Source : Press - Release 

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