Successful ammonia transfers propel Pilbara’s bunkering hub ambitions
NewsThe successful ammonia ship-to-ship transfers have advanced Pilbara’s ambitions to become a major ammonia bunkering hub.
Pilbara Ports’ July figures on par with last year
NewsPilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 59.8 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2024.
In July 2024, Pilbara Ports achieved a total monthly throughput of 59.8 million tonnes (Mt), maintaining the same level as July 2023.
At the Port of Port Hedland, monthly throughput reached 44 Mt, with iron ore exports accounting for 43.2 Mt. This represents a slight 1% decrease from the previous year. Notably, imports through the port rose marginally to 192,000 tonnes, up by 1,000 tonnes from July 2023.
Meanwhile, the Port of Dampier recorded a throughput of 14.6 Mt, marking a 4% increase compared to July 2023. Imports at Dampier saw a significant boost, reaching 169,000 tonnes—an impressive 58% rise from the same month last year.
These fluctuations in throughput are influenced by various factors, including market conditions, port maintenance operations, and the needs of port proponents.