Pilbara Ports Packs a Punch
The Pilbara Ports Authority has achieved another record-breaking year, with a total annual throughput of 724.7mt. This strong year-on-year performance follows the PPA exceeding 700mt for the first time last financial year, and represents an increase of 14% over the past five years. The PPA is the world’s largest bulk export port authority, encompassing the ports of Ashburton, Dampier and Port Hedland. PPA CEO Roger Johnston said the organisation’s strong performance was a result of improved port efficiencies, which has helped to meet the strong demand for iron ore exports. “The investment to increase the Port of Port Hedland’s capacity is paying off, with the enhancements resulting in an expanded shipping window to enable more vessels to sail on high...