Port of Port Hedland

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The Port Hedland is a seaport in the Australian state of Western Australia. The harbor is particularly important for the iron ore mining industry is of great importance.

Goods and transport

Port Hedland is in the Pilbara region of the main transit point for iron ore, which is delivered by railway and shipped through the port. The annual handling volume of the port is about 70 million tons.

Facilities and infrastructure

Port Authority

The port is managed by the Port Hedland Port Authority. The headquarters of the Port Authority and the port control tower and helipad are at Mangrove Point.

Ship sizes

The largest ships can enter the harbor, are bulk carrier in the Wozmax size.

The maximum dimensions are: