Over-Weight Fines and Enforcement Update on HB 2741

So What? Shippers, Transportation Providers and Intermediaries Beware! √ DMV now has administrative enforcement rights on loaders or persons causing trucks to be loaded. √ Overweight axle and gross vehicle fines increased from 66% to 400%. √ Penalties can now DOUBLE on third offense before anniversary date of violation. Minimize Exposure to Fines and Penalties! […]

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Houston Ship Channel Closed to Vessel Movements Due to Spill

UPDATE 3/25/14 3:00 PM VTS Houston/Galveston is now accepting the movement of outbound ships from Houston and Galveston. Inbound towing vessels from Bolivar to Houston via BRAIR. All vessels are directed to check-in on channel 5A to coordinate movement. UPDATE 3/25/14 10:30 AM Coast Guard reported the channel is clear from the Galveston Jetties to […]

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Third Annual Harris County International Trade & Transportation Conference

The Third Annual Harris County International Trade & Transportation Conference will begin January 30th and continue through February 1st.  This years conference will be focused on current topics relating to trade between India and North America.  The overall issue to be discussed will be “Making the Gateway of North America Work!” For a list of […]

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Zim Lines Announces it will no Longer Provide Chassis

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd (ZIM) in the Gulf Regional Pool Effective now 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: Location State Mobile AL Houston TX Dallas TX […]

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GWI celebrates Black History Month!

Pictured below from left: Donna McCluney, VP Ron Messner, and Linda Norris

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Leading with Values – A GWI Feature in The Greater Houston Port Bureau

Starting on page 7 – check out the latest feature on Gulf Winds and the values that make up who we are. If you are receiving an error, please click here to read the article.

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USMX, ILA Reaches Tentative Agreement

As of February 1st, there has been a tentative agreement made on a six-year Master Contract that will prevent any immediate disruption of port operations. This tentative agreement is subject to formal approval by both sides involved as well as the successful conclusion of negotiations on local contracts. If you would like to read the […]

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Houston City Council Proclaims “Steve Stewart Day”

On August 16,2011 Houston City Council presented President and Co-Founder of Gulf Winds International with a proclamation of which proclaims that August 20 be known as “Steve Stewart Day”. Below is the video from the Houston City Council

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Learn how the Gospel is Changing Nations, Friday May 13th!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR WORSHIP, MUSIC, TESTIMONY, FELLOWSHIP AND FOOD. Learn more about ICM’s inspiring mission to nurture believers and assist Church growth worldwide. ICM provides a place and presence for believers in rural areas. 3,800 Church projects in 58 nations Additional 20,000 daughter congregations planted 25,000+ small groups being discipled weekly Please RSVP online […]

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Gulf Winds January 2010 Newsletter

Gulf Winds International Todd Stewart Happy New Year! As the conference on Global Warming went on in Copenhagen, it was snowing in Houston, Texas! Although we always welcome the cold weather, our hope is that international container shipping will heat up in 2010. In this edition of Supply Chain Solutions, we provide insight into what […]

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