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Good news weekend for Fremantle Port
IN A GOOD news weekend for the Port of Fremantle the state government has announced record rail container freight numbers and also an earlier than expected completion date for the...
BHP faces second day of industrial action at Port Hedland
BHP has faced a second day of industrial action at Port Hedland over the weekend, with more workers joining stoppages as the dispute between the miner and the Combined Ports...
Patrick Terminals to launch OptiBook at Fremantle
PATRICK Terminals and OneStop are to roll out the OptiBook container‑management platform at Patrick Terminals – Fremantle on Saturday, 5 September, introducing new digital tools...
Unions claim BHP stoppage to disrupt 16 shipments
UP TO 16 BHP iron ore shipments could be impacted by this weekend’s industrial action at Port Hedland, according to the combined port unions. The unions have confirmed a two-day...
Pilbara Ports keynote speakers for Safe Ships Safe Ports Forum
MORE than 700 executives from around the world have already signed up to attend Pilbara Ports 2026 Safe Ships Safe Ports Forum in Perth in October. The two-day forum has already...
Ship-loading ban in renewed Pilbara BHP strike action
UNIIONISED workers at BHP’s Port Hedland operations are preparing for a new round of industrial action next week, with a 24‑hour ship‑loading ban on 8 August to be followed by a...
WA majors ride price volatility as Woodside posts $6b quarter
WESTERN Australia’s biggest mining and energy companies have delivered a mixed bag of results. Woodside Energy led the pack, reporting a 28% jump in quarterly operating revenue to...
Pilbara Ports sets world record
RECORD trade figures have reinforced Pilbara Ports' position as the world’s biggest bulk export port. In figures released on 28 July, Pilbara Ports reported 804.1 million tonnes...
New WA oil refinery impact on Pilbara Ports
A PROPOSED new oil refinery for Western Australia is predicted to have a significant impact on the Port of Dampier. A $4 million state and federal-funded feasibility study is...
Sellout crowd for WA International Trade Ball
WESTERN Australia’s shipping and logistics community gathered on Saturday night (18 July), for the seventh annual WA International Trade Ball. Held at The Westin Perth, organisers...
Contract awarded for Pilbara Ports road reconstruction
A $37 MILLION contract to reconstruct the Utah Ring Road, providing access to one of the Pilbara’s most important freight hubs at Port Hedland, has been awarded to Melchor...
Perth’s pitch for more cruises
CRUISE line representatives will meet with West Australian port authorities this week to discuss port improvements to support cruise ship visits. The meetings are part of the 2026...
Court backs DP World crane technology upgrade
A FEDERAL Court has backed DP World’s plan to introduce new crane‑automation technology at Fremantle. It marks a significant step forward in the stevedore’s national modernisation...
KMSB marks 100th vessel call as Terminal 2 sets new loadout records
KIMBERLEY Marine Support Base says a run of broken records at Terminal 2 is reinforcing the facility’s position as a viable option for larger vessels calling at the Port of...
Patrick electric tractors at Fremantle cut emissions by 15%
PATRICK Terminals are reporting a 15% reduction in scope‑one emissions at the Port of Fremantle following the introduction of nine battery electric Terberg terminal tractors....
