Pilbara Ports release climate action plan and July figures

PILBARA Ports has released a climate action plan that includes developing the Pilbara Clean Fuel Bunkering Hub, holding ammonia bunkering trials, developing green corridors between international ports and signing MOUs with international ports.

In a media release on 26 August, Pilbara Ports said the plan outlined a clear pathway towards a sustainable future for its port operations and the wider Pilbara region.

The five-year plan sets out practical actions to guide Pilbara Ports operations and to support customers’ decarbonisation efforts in response to climate change a media release announcing the plan said. 

It targets three key pillars for action - Climate Change Opportunity, Climate Change Resilience and Emissions Reduction.  Under each of these pillars are targeted initiatives focussed on addressing climate risk. 

Pilbara Ports CEO Samuel McSkimming said the Climate Action Plan reinforced the organisation’s commitment to sustainability and role in shaping a low-carbon future. 

“As one of Australia’s leading facilitators of iron ore trade, we play a vital role in driving the global transition to net zero by 2050. 

“This plan is about taking tangible steps to future proof our port operations, embracing new partnerships and opportunities, and developing initiatives that will support decarbonisation initiatives through our ports.

“Our ports are critical to global trade, and this Climate Action Plan ensures we remain a strong, resilient gateway for exports while ensuring we meet our climate action goals.” 

The release of the plan follows last week’s release of its July 2025 shipping figures, delivering a total monthly throughput of 64.4 million tonnes (Mt) for the month.

This throughput is an 8% increase compared to July 2024.

The Port of Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 46.9Mt, of which 46.6Mt was iron ore exports, a 7% increase to total throughput compared to July 2024.

Imports through the Port of Port Hedland totalled 240,000 tonnes, an increase of 25% compared to July 2024.

The Port of Dampier delivered a total throughput of 14.3Mt, a 2% decrease from July 2024.

Imports through the Port of Dampier totalled 98,000 tonnes, a decrease of 42% from July 2024.

A media release announcing the figures said several factors influenced the fluctuation of throughput, including changes in market conditions, port maintenance operations and proponent needs.