Rio Tinto connects the Pilbara to Asia with new direct freight shipping service
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Thursday, February 18, 2021
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Rio Tinto has secured a new commercial freight shipping service connecting Western Australias Pilbara region to the major international shipping hub of Singapore.
Key Points:
- Rio Tinto has secured a new commercial freight shipping service connecting Western Australias Pilbara region to the major international shipping hub of Singapore.
- The regular freight service commenced with the arrival of the MCP Graz at the Port of Dampier from Singapore today.
- The vessel delivered essential maintenance supplies for Rio Tinto Iron Ores operations in the Pilbara, including rail wagon wheels, wagon parts, oil and lubricants.
- Rio Tinto expects the service to reduce the lead-time for goods in to the Pilbara by six to 10 days compared with freight via Fremantle.