Australian
The Fact and Its Mechanism
In 2026, the Pilbara region of Australia produces 100 million tons of iron ore annually, transported by rail at 1,500 km/h to the ports of Dampier and Cape Lambert. These terminals, managed by Roy Hill Holdings, load 40 cargo ships per month, each with a capacity of 180,000 tons. The ore is primarily exported to China, where it accounts for 30% of total imports. The logistics chain is based on a three-year agreement between Rio Tinto and the Australian government for the expansion of the railway network, financed with 2.3 billion Australian dollars.
“The loading capacity of our terminals has increased by 22% compared to 2023 thanks to the implementation of 400-ton cranes.” Roy Hill Holdings, 2026
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