Port Hedland is a
natural deep anchorage port and the main fuel and container receival
point for the region. Plus, the port is also used to ship iron ore
mined in the ranges located inland from the town.
The ore is transported by rail from iron ore deposits inland from Port
Hedland. Other major resource activities in the region include the
offshore natural gas fields, salt, manganese, and livestock.
The grazing of cattle and sheep was formerly a major industry in the
region although is now much declined.
Accommodation in Port Hedland