BHP slows work on outer harbour expansion
BHP Billiton has shifted its focus to maximising its potential capacity from its inner harbour tenure at Burgess Point in Port Hedland, slowing work on its outer harbour expansion.
BHP work on the outer harbour at Port Hedland will be slowed down to make way for the inner harbour expansion - Credit Shutterstock
Following the West Australian transport minister Troy Buswell’s announcement that inner harbour capacity was under-utilised, BHP released a statement saying: “the outer harbour remains a critical part of our future growth plans, but is not our best option right now.” If you are already a subscriber, please sign in below. If you're not a subscriber and would like to experience the full benefits of Lloyd's List DCN with a 14 day trial, please click here. Alternatively, click here to subscribe.This full article is available to Lloyd's List DCN subscribers only.




