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
36,549,125
Ship visits
837
  • 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

Groyne works in the Inner Harbour will take place across a 12-week period to improve breakwater efficiency and safety.
Bunbury
Around 2,000 people were welcomed into the Port of Bunbury on Saturday 1 April, for Southern Ports' Picnic at the Port event.
Bunbury
Southern Ports is opening the gates at its Port of Bunbury to the public for a very special Picnic at the Port event on Saturday 1 April.
Bunbury
Dredging works are due to commence at the Port of Bunbury Outer Harbour on Wednesday 26 October 2022, and are expected to take two weeks.
Bunbury

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