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
28,292,435
Ship visits
637
  • 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

Minister for Ports Hon David Michael MLA has unveiled plans for a $5 million small boat facility to replace Esperance’s ageing Taylor Street Jetty.
Esperance
Member for Albany Rebecca Stephens MLA, City of Albany CEO Andrew Sharpe, Southern Ports CEO Keith Wilks and Regional Manager Paul McSweeney visited the Port of Albany’s More
Albany
More than 2,000 people descended through the Port of Albany gates on Saturday [27 April] to gain a unique insight into the inner workings of the port.
Albany
Southern Ports will open its gates to the Great Southern community on Saturday 27 April to discover the inner workings of the Port of Albany.
Albany