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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Houston City Council Proclaims “Steve Stewart Day”

On August 16,2011 Houston City Council presented President and Co-Founder of Gulf Winds International with a proclamation of which proclaims that August 20 be known as “Steve Stewart Day”. Below is the video from the Houston City Council

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Tinkertoys, Logistics and Container Management?

My family recently returned from a trip to visit some of our relatives who are living in Tanzania. We were blown away with the beauty of the country and amazed at the ingenuity of the African people. The young boy in this picture fashioned a play cart out of what looked to be homemade Tinkertoys! […]

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