In August, Pilbara Ports reported a solid increase in total monthly throughput, reaching 65.8 million tonnes (Mt)—a 5% rise compared to the same month last year. At the Port of Port Hedland, throughput was 48.6 Mt, with iron ore exports making up 47.9 Mt. This figure was consistent with August 2023. Imports saw a minor uptick, totaling 173,000 tonnes, which is just 1,000 tonnes more than last year. The Port of Dampier had a noteworthy performance, handling 15.7 Mt of throughput. This was an impressive 18% increase from August 2023. Imports at Dampier also grew significantly, reaching 95,232 tonnes, up 23% from the previous year. The port authority highlighted that these fluctuations in throughput are influenced by a range of factors, including market conditions, maintenance activities, and the varying needs of port operators.