Port Agent Port Hedland

Port Agency Services at Port Hedland

Keep your iron ore carriers on schedule at Australia's largest bulk export port with agents based locally. VertomCory's Port Hedland office provides port agency and husbandry for the constant flow of iron ore carriers through the inner and outer harbours.

Port Hedland exports over 500 million tonnes of Pilbara iron ore annually — the highest tonnage of any Australian port — loading capesize and other bulk carriers at BHP, Fortescue, Roy Hill, and other mining company terminals for export predominantly to Chinese and other Asian steel mills.

Coordinated Iron Ore Export Operations at Port Hedland

Reduce delays at a port where vessel queue management, tidal scheduling, and loading coordination are critical to your turnaround. Australian Border Force customs clearance, vessel nominations through the Pilbara Ports Authority vessel traffic management system, cargo documentation, and queue position allocation are managed by the local team ahead of arrival.

Anchorage queue position tracking, estimated berthing times, tidal window scheduling for inner harbour access, and any changes to the loading programme are communicated throughout.

Remain compliant with Australian biosecurity, Pilbara Ports environmental, and any mining company terminal-specific requirements at every stage of the loading call. Documentation, environmental monitoring, dust management notifications, and iron ore quality certification are managed on your behalf.

Support for Your Crew at Port Hedland

Tap into specialist local support from agents on the ground. Stores, provisions, spares, Cash to Master, and crew changes are coordinated directly through established Pilbara contacts.

Medical assistance is available at Hedland Health Campus, and accommodation for crew is arranged locally with transport to Port Hedland Airport for crew rotations. The office also covers Broome.

Run your Port Hedland calls through one local team, with 24/7 availability and regular updates on queue position, tidal access, loading progress, and departure timing.