SYDNEY, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Iron ore shipments to China from Australia's Port Hedland terminal used by BHP Billiton (LON:BLT) BHP.AX and Fortescue Metals Group FMG.AX , inched up to 35.54 million tonnes in September from 35.44 million in August, port data showed.
Overall shipments of iron ore in September totaled 41.84 million versus 42.9 million in August, according to the Pilbara Ports Authority.