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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 […]

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! […]

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 […]

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

Vietnam Economic News interview with Gulf Winds President Steve Stewart

Thu Ha of Vietnam Economic News interview with Gulf Winds President Steve Stewart Thu Ha: What are you looking for in the Vietnamese market during this trip? Mr. Stewart: We are here to better understand the commodities Vietnam is exporting to the US, and to discuss how Houston is a premier option for reaching the […]

The trend of not offering chassis in the US continues

Two more carriers are joining the growing trend of no longer providing chassis in the United States. On August 15th, Evergreen will stop providing chassis beginning in Boston and expanding to the rest of the country. NYK will stop providing chassis to Baltimore, Boston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh on August 1st. NYK will extend this […]

Charity Garage & Bake Sale

Gulf Winds will be holding a Garage & Bake Sale on November 13th from 7am – 2pm at it’s Bayport warehouse in Seabrook, TX. All proceeds will go to International Cooperating Ministries (ICM) for the building of 2 churches sponsored by Gulf Winds in South America. For more information about Gulf Winds charities check out […]

Wowo Report October 2010 – Aid Sudan Ministries

Gulf Winds receives update from Wowo (Sudan Village) October surely was a month of prayer. You all came together with us as we pleaded with our Lord to send masses of radios to southern Sudan. The prayers were regular, they were constant, and they were intense. Daily we begged God to change the masses in […]

Spiritual meaning of Gulf Winds new Logo featured in JOC!

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.