24 October 2008 - The chairman of Port Kembla Port Corporation, Nicholas Whitlam, today gave his support to the findings of the recent coastal shipping inquiry which recommended the development of a national port development plan.

3 July 2008 - Port Kembla Port Corporation CEO Dom Figliomeni, unveiled a new look for the Corporation at their annual customer function held in Wollongong last night.

26 June 2008 - A new $6 million flagship facility for the Illawarra’s maritime community is on the way, Wollongong MP Noreen Hay said today. Locally based company Camarda & Cantrill have been awarded the tender for construction of Port Kembla’s new Maritime Centre.

28 April 2008 - Minister for Ports and Waterways Joe Tripodi today announced international shipping line Hoegh Autoliners will begin transferring its car import trade to Port Kembla in June, some five months ahead of schedule.

21 May 2008 - Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi today outlined plans for future expansion of Port Kembla.

1 May 2008 - New infrastructure under construction at Port Kembla will ease its transition towards becoming NSW’s vehicle importing hub, Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi said.

1 May 2008 - Australia’s defence against swarms of exotic honey bees has been strengthened with the placement of a sentinel hive at Port Kembla, Minister for Ports and Waterways Joe Tripodi said.