The result marks Pilbara Ports’ largest year-on-year increase in annual trade since 2017–18 and represents an estimated $150 billion in export value. The Port of Dampier recorded 178.3 million tonnes, while the Port of Ashburton handled 45.2 million tonnes. Iron ore exports across all ports increased four per cent to 759.4 million tonnes. LNG throughput reached 26 million tonnes and salt totalled 5.3 million tonnes. Beyond trade, Pilbara Ports invested more than $1.17 million in 76 community organisations across the Pilbara, supporting projects focused on wellbeing, education, safety and regional development.