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Trade record for Port Hedland

PORT Hedland Port Authority has notched up another record-breaking year and retained its title as...

Brooke Showers

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PHPA's total throughput for the 2012 financial year was 246.7 million tonnes, increasing in trade by more than 23% or 47Mt on last year's record throughput tonnage of 199Mt.

The figures reflected significant growth the port had experienced.

PHPA chief executive officer Roger Johnston said global demand for mineral commodities was still strong and further expansion for the port was planned.

"We're forecasting similar increases in trade figures to continue in the coming years," Johnston said.

During the year, the PHPA set a record for the largest iron ore shipment to leave the port with 248,106t aboard the vessel MV Wugang Innovation and broke another record for the largest cargo shipped on a single tide with a total of 1.04Mt aboard six vessels.

"These figures are a further demonstration of how the whole PHPA team are rising to the challenge," Johnston said.

"Working with port users, marine pilots and tug operators, the PHPA have delivered yet another record annual throughput, all whilst maintaining a strong safety and environmental record."

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