Reuters reported that Iron ore shipments from Australia Port Hedland, one of the world largest export terminals, jumped 15% to 18.21 million tonnes in May from 15.88 million tonnes in April.
Shipments to China, the ports biggest destination rose to 12.53 million tonnes in May from 11.21 million tonnes a month earlier.
BHP Billiton is the port's biggest user followed by Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.
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