Welcome to Southern Ports
Southern Ports is the custodian of the three ‘gateway’ ports of Albany, Bunbury and Esperance, connecting Western Australia to the world.
We are a Government Trading Enterprise and are responsible for the efficient and effective management of the state ports we operate.
We exist to create value for the communities in which we operate and the customers who make use of our facilities.
We do this by ensuring current and future trades have optimum access to our infrastructure and we play an important role connecting Government, community and industry stakeholders.More
Shipping Statistics
TRADE (mT)
TRADE (%)
IMPORT (%)
EXPORT (%)
Total Tonnage Through Port
19,727,290
Ship visits
457
- Minerals
- Grains
- Wood Products
- Other
- Non Cargo
Note: Statistics presented here represent a 12 month rolling summary of trade statistics for all ports. Data may not be current and should not be relied upon - see Terms of Use.
Port Locations
Latest News
During routine fumigation of the MV Century Shanghai grain vessel on Saturday 9 November 2024, a sealed canister of Fumitoxin, an agricultural insecticide, was inadvertently More
Esperance
A special Welcome to Country greeted passengers disembarking from the Crown Princess this morning, marking the start of the Port of Albany cruise season.
Albany
Southern Ports Chief Executive Officer Keith Wilks has been elected to the Ports Australia Board along with another two new representatives from Western Australian port More
Corporate
More than $93,000 of funding has been shared by 28 groups and projects across southern WA as part of Southern Ports’ first round of its 2024-25 Community Investment Program More
Corporate