(c) Garth Armstrong
Port Hedland is located in the North West Pilbara region of Western Australia and is the world’s biggest bulk export port by tonnage. The port regularly sails up to 6 Capesize vessels per tide according to Port Hedland ship agent, Garth Armstrong.
The following are some of their record statistics:
The port currently has expansion plans for the construction of 4 more Capesize berths starting early 2014.
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