Record breaking year for grain trade

With a month still to run, Southern Ports has confirmed that annual grain trade records have already been broken at each of its three ports at Albany, Bunbury and Esperance.

Southern Ports Chief Executive Officer Keith Wilks announced the record-breaking year in grain on the back of another bumper growing season and record-breaking deliveries into grain receival sites across southern Western Australia.

“Across our three ports, we have facilitated more than 8.5 million tonnes of grain exports already this year, trumping last year’s record of 6.8 million tonnes,” said Mr Wilks.

“We’re proud when we can achieve record results like this. It’s a celebration of the hard work and collaboration by all involved including the Southern Ports’ team, CBH Group, Bunge, transport providers, and of course WA growers – but it also reflects positively on the operating capacity and efficiency of our three ports and the important role they play in connecting Western Australian grain with world markets.

“We still have a few weeks remaining before the year’s trade totals are calculated, so we’re looking forward to seeing the final result,” he added.

Southern Ports' Regional Manager - Port of Bunbury Lee Smith with this year's grain export.