Top 10 Industry Trends for 2020

Heading into next year, the theme continues to be “uncertainty” in International Supply Chains. But there are opportunities to address these challenges, if you have the right tools in place. Source: Our Parters at JLL – Dr. Walter Kemmsies, Economist and Chief Strategist at JLL

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Promoting Sustainability Through A Flexible Workforce

The opportunity to work remotely increases employee productivity and happiness. A sustainable workplace increases employee productivity by reducing work-related illnesses, injuries and accidents. A 2018 Gallup study revealed 85 percent of employees function below their potential and don’t feel engaged at work. A survey conducted by Connect Solutions reported that among those who worked remotely, both part-time and full-time, 77% stated […]

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Building a Culture around Work/Life Balance [An Interview with BJ Tarver & Dustin Hebrank]

BJ Tarver Chief Operations Officer (COO) How long have you been employed at Gulf Winds and in your current position? I’ve been with Gulf Winds for 20 years and became COO approximately five years ago. We know each day is unique, but can you describe a “typical day” or the things that you do most […]

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Gulf Winds Doubles Down on Moving Freight

Gulf Winds is addressing capacity challenges and offering solutions to Port Houston users. John Manlove Marketing & Communications (JMMC) has a reputation of working with companies that are willing to redefine their industry and drive positive change. The partnership between Gulf Winds International (GWI) and JMMC is no different, just look at some of the […]

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Gulf Winds Named a Smartway High Performer

Gulf Winds has been named a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay® High Performer. Each year performance data is submitted and reviewed to qualify as a SmartWay partner. Among the hundreds of companies partnering with EPA through SmartWay, there are those that are a step ahead in meeting the challenges of sustainable goods movement. These […]

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Gulf Wind's Barbour's Cut Warehouse is Adjacent to Port Houston's Barbour's Cut Terminal

Houston Drayage: 3 Key Dynamics in 2019

The Houston Drayage market is affected by a variety of both micro and macroeconomic factors. In 2019, these factors continue to position Houston as a high volume gateway to North America for decades to come. Port Houston Growth It’s hard to discuss Houston drayage without talking about Port Houston. Houston’s boomtown legacy lives on at […]

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The Call to Do More

Working Outside The Office On a Friday in late May, team members from Gulf Winds International left the office early on a mission to make a difference. Together with volunteers from PKF Texas, Gulf Winds team members visited the kids of Today’s Harbor for Children as part of a More than the Move foundation volunteering […]

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When It Comes To Safety, What is BEST?

When we challenged our Safety Department to develop a Safety Vision for our company, they took the charge very seriously. What they came up with was simple, yet powerful! Be the BEST. “Our safety vision, “Be The BEST”, means together we must be faithful, loyal, trustworthy, and dependable to ensure that Gulf Winds operates safely,” […]

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Todd Stewart Receives C12 Hero Award

The C12 Group, the nation’s largest network of Christian CEO peer advisory groups, honored Todd Stewart, President of Gulf Winds International, with their 2019 Hero Award. The Hero Award is given to business leaders who exemplify a servant’s heart and have consistently demonstrated a commitment to faithfulness. Recipients work for the cause of advancing ministry […]

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