GWI Annual Company Picnic 2011

Gulf Winds recently held their Annual Picnic for 2011. Click the following link to view pictures from the Gulf Winds Annual Picnic

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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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GWI celebrates Black History Month!

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

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How New Documents Cutoffs Will Affect Your Business

Business Update **** ATTENTION EXPORTERS **** The EU recently issued a new customs mandate with an effective date of 01/01/2011. This mandate requires all cargo destined for, or transiting through, Europe to be declared to EU customs prior to the cargo loading to vessels in the USA. Steamship lines are now implementing new Documentation cutoff […]

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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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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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