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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Successful Garage & Bake Sale

Last weekend Gulf Winds held a charity garage and bake sale in Seabrook, TX at our Bayport warehouse.  Even with the rainy start we had a large number of people come out and participate.  We had an overwhelming amount of donations provided for the garage sale and a large number of baked goods as well. […]

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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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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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Independent Truckers Protest At Port Of Oakland

Please be advised that protest activities are affecting maritime operations at most Port terminals this morning. While this situation remains fluid, currently the OICT, Ports America, Ben E. Nutter/Evergreen, and TraPac terminal gates are blocked due to the protests. Additionally, the Ampco truck parking lot entrance is blocked. Some roadways are impacted, but due to […]

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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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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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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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Vietnamese Delegation during OTC

GWI recently welcomed a strong Vietnamese delegation to Houston during the OTC Pictured left to right is Joe Knierien, President, Global Linx Group, H.E. Nguyen Quoc Cuong, Ambassador of Vietnam to U.S., Steve Stewart, President, Gulf Winds International, Inc. and Le Dung, Honorable Consul General of Vietnam to Houston.

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Harrisburg Rotary Club awards GWI for Charity Work

GWI was recently awarded with the Harrisburg Rotary Club for charitable work locally and around the globe Pictured is Steve Stewart and Todd Stewart accepting their awards.

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