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Gulf Winds ability to transport heavy containers within port jurisdiction and then effectively transload the cargo near point of entry provides significant cost savings to customers.

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Gulf Winds is a leading drayage, transloading, and domestic freight provider serving importers and exporters from around the globe – while redefining expectations for intermodal trucking through innovation, people, and purpose.

Because of its commitment to continuous investment in technology, people, and supply chain infrastructure, Gulf Winds stands alone as the largest and most robust transportation provider for Port Houston – with locations in Houston, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Mobile, Memphis, and Savannah.

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Gulf Winds named a 2020 Top Workplace

Gulf Winds International was recognized as a Top Workplace in Houston by the Houston Chronicle, reinforcing the company’s reputation as one of the most attractive and rewarding places to work. A solid corporate culture, empowered workforce, and compelling mission make Gulf Winds International a top employer in Houston. Awards are based on employee surveys from […]

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Gulf Winds Leaders attend Walmart Women of Excellence Day

Gulf Winds leaders joined a team from the University of Houston, College of Technology, led by Professor Margaret Kidd, to help celebrate “Wal Mart Women of Excellence Day” at the Baytown TX Import DC. Gulf Winds was represented by women leaders, Vanessa Juarez, Houston Terminal Manager, and Lilly Barrientos, Transportation Logistics Manager. Vanessa shared, “Hearing everyone’s […]

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BJ Tarver named President & COO of Gulf Winds International

Gulf Winds International (GWI), the region’s leading provider of intermodal container drayage services is pleased to announce that BJ Tarver has been named President and COO. “It is with great joy that I have the privilege of passing the President’s baton to our COO, BJ Tarver,” says Todd Stewart, Chairman, and CEO. “For the last […]

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Times are Changing

This statement isn’t just true for shopping malls, restaurants, or airlines. The same song rings true for transportation companies nationwide. The economic recovery crystal ball is murky at best. “V” shaped and “U” shaped forecasts have subsided into a very volatile “W” Shape. That said, trucking capacity dynamics do not run in perfect tandem with […]

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What Drew You to Gulf Winds? Before coming to Gulf Winds, I worked in accounting and logistics for one of Gulf Winds’ customers in Austin. Unfortunately, but fortunately, I was laid off from that position and was afforded the opportunity to join the Gulf Winds team in 2009 as a CSR and have never looked […]

Candace Diggs

Director of Customer Service

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WHAT DREW YOU TO GULF WINDS? Initially, location. After moving to the area for my husband’s job, I was commuting over 50miles one way to work and wanted to find a career closer to home. After doing some research, I was drawn to Gulf Winds for their open views on employee engagement and work-life balance. […]

Jourdan O’Sullivan

Training and Development Coordinator

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Mary Helen was born and raised in Southeast Houston. After graduating from Austin High School, she was married and had her first of four children. After her youngest child was born, Mary Helen began her professional career. Mary Helen spent the first eight years of her career managing medical records, verifying insurance, and serving as […]

Mary Helen Martinez

Logistics Coordinator

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I was born and raised in Southwest Louisiana and graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a B.S. in Finance. My career started with Wal-Mart after completing its management training program. I joined Gulf Winds in 2008 and served as a Customer Service Representative, Business Development, Customer Service Manager, and Senior Customer Service Manager prior to […]

Lindsey Durio

Director of Transportation

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Together, we're a driving force. As part of your freight forwarding team, we can do great things. We’re in the business of simple significance - the best processes are simple to understand, simple to use but can produce significant results.

In an industry that’s anything but simple, we strive to bridge that gap for our clients. Gulf Winds is redefining expectations for intermodal trucking through innovation, people and purpose.

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