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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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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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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Gulf Winds January 2010 Newsletter

Gulf Winds International Todd Stewart Happy New Year! As the conference on Global Warming went on in Copenhagen, it was snowing in Houston, Texas! Although we always welcome the cold weather, our hope is that international container shipping will heat up in 2010. In this edition of Supply Chain Solutions, we provide insight into what […]

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1st Quarter Report for Wowo, Sudan Village

In 2009 Gulf Winds sponsored the charity Aid Sudan. Aid Sudan works in the Country of Sudan to build hospitals, schools, and wells while also ministering to the communities. This past year Gulf Winds with the help of it’s employees, drivers, customers and friends, worked to raise over $70,000. With the money that was raised, […]

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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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