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

Port of Albany

Port of Bunbury

Port of Esperance

Latest News

Southern Ports has extended its partnership with Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (ETNTAC) to maintain its Port of Esperance grounds and gardens to More
Esperance
Albany-raised aspiring marine scientist Lahni Davis has been awarded the inaugural Southern Ports’ Steve Lewis Regional Scholarship.
Corporate
Seafarers in Esperance and Bunbury will now have more freedom to explore everything that the local area has to offer while on shore leave thanks to new bikes donated by More
Corporate
Southern Ports is extremely disappointed to hear that Mineral Resources will cease operations at its Yilgarn hub in late 2024.
Esperance