The International Logistics Specialists

Gulf Winds is a third party logistics (3PL) provider offering industry-leading container drayage, transloading, warehousing, local and long-haul transportation and customs exam services. Our strategic locations adjacent to port and rail facilities in Houston and Dallas combined with state-of-the-art information systems provide real cost savings opportunities for our clients.

We provide our clients with dynamic logistics solutions that result in bottom line savings opportunities. Excellent customer service, superior information processes, custom client solutions and reliable service continue to be the standard by which we operate.

Keeping current within our industry and within our company

TRAC Intermodal to Assist Motor Carriers Servicing

Effective AUGUST 1, 2013 (Previously stated as June 1, 2013), ZIM has announced that it will no longer be providing chassis to Motor Carriers in the following locations for moves in the Gulf Region Pool:

APL no longer providing chassis

Effective April 15, 2013, Global transportation and logistics company American President Lines (APL) has announced that it will be transitioning away from providing chassis in the following markets:

ILA Dockworkers Approve Contract

As of Tuesday, April 9, The International Longshoremen's Association members ratified a six-year contract for East and Gulf coast dockworkers in a coast-wide referendum.

USMX, ILA Reach Tentative Agreement

The tentative agreement on a six-year Master Contract will prevent any disruption of port operations. The agreement is subject to formal ratification by both parties.

Services

Truck Brokerage Services

As an asset based 3rd party logistics company Gulf Winds has the unique perspective of being both shipper and carrier. We understand our clients individual business needs and value of pro active communication.

Safety and Security. Carriers are vetted through a comprehensive qualification process to ensure safety and security are never compromised. Our system ensures insurance and authority is actively monitored eliminated the risk of using unsafe carriers.

Carrier Partners. Our diverse network of carriers provides transportation services throughout the US to and from the South-Central region. Partner carriers are an extension of Gulf Winds and thoroughly vetted for safety, security, and professionalism. We offer the service, values, and responsiveness our clients have grown to expect from Gulf Winds, while providing the capacity, resources, and solution-driven results of a nationwide logistics provider.

Technical network review. Network alignment can be one of your most valuable resources. We will find consistencies within our network load models to find best fit carriers at the best rates to pass along the savings to you.