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

Sustainability projects in the Great Southern including Green Skills Balijup Eco Sanctuary and William Bay National Parks Association (WBNPA) have received a significant More
Albany
The installation of important equipment storage at the much-loved Esperance Goldfields Surf Life Saving Club (EGSLSC) has been backed by Southern Ports in its latest round More
Esperance
Investing in Our Youth’s Blue Leaf Initiative Mental Health Forum, which aims to promote positive conversations about mental health, has been backed by Southern Ports in its More
Bunbury
More than 15,000 people docked at Southern Ports’ Port of Albany over the 2023-24 cruise season, after a winter visit from the Pacific Explorer on Thursday (13 June).
Albany