2009 Salute to Industry

La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Gulf Winds is honored during the 2009 La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Salute to Industry. La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce host a yearly Salute to Industry choosing a prominent company in the La Porte / Bayshore area. This years recipient was Gulf Winds International. Gulf Winds opened their warehouse and […]

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GWI Awards Scholarship

In May Gulf Winds Vice President Todd Stewart attended a luncheon for the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce. During the luncheon Mr’s Stewart awarded Joshua Guerrera with the Gulf Winds International Scholarship. This scholarship will help Joshua attend Lamar University.

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American President Lines (APL) no longer providing chassis

Global transportation and logistics company American President Lines (APL) has announced that effective April 15, 2013, it will be transitioning away from providing chassis to Motor Carriers for moves in the following markets: Location State Dallas TX Edinburg TX El Paso TX Houston TX Laredo TX San Antonio TX Mobile AL New Orleans LA

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Senate Confirms Foxx

(June 27, 2013) the U.S. Senate voted to approve unanimously (100-0) the nomination of Charlotte, NC Mayor Anthony Foxx as the new Secretary of Transportation. Foxx’s nomination for the post went fairly quickly except for a slight delay in the vote by the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Timing on his swearing is unknown at […]

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Texas Poised for Trade Growth

Energized by the glimmers of an economic turnaround, Texas is ready to lead the way in a rebounding market and Gulf Winds is right in the middle ready to serve you! After the ravages of Hurricane Ike and a depressed global economy, improvements in the Texas Gulf Coast infrastructure are ready for increases in trade […]

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Commerce Economic Development Award

Gulf Winds International is the proud recipient of the 2010 Houston East End Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Award. This award is in recognition of a company who has contributed significantly to employment, capital investment and increasing development of the Houston East End. Todd Stewart, received the award at the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, September […]

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Los Angeles – Long Beach Clerical Workers Walk Out

The Office Clerical Unit (OCU) of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) emailed a new contract proposal to the Los Angeles — Long Beach ports at 8:30 pm local time Wednesday June 30th. Leaving only 3 ½ hours to expire, a water front arbitrator ruled the union bargained in bad faith. Read the entire […]

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CNIU – CCNI has stopped providing chassis

CNIU – CCNI has stopped providing chassis since April 15, 2013. They are now part of the DCLI pool.

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ILA Strike Postponed

After meetings Thursday with the director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, USMX released that both sides have agreed to a 30-day extension of the Master Contract. Therefore, removing the thought of a possible ILA strike this weekend. For the time being, PHA will proceed with normal business operations for all terminal operations at […]

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