GULF STEVEDORING SERVICES, LLC

What GULF STEVEDORING SERVICES, LLC does

Gulf Stevedoring Services, LLC is a privately-held stevedoring and cargo handling company headquartered at the Port of Galveston in Galveston, Texas. The company provides vessel loading and unloading services, containerized cargo handling, break bulk cargo operations, project cargo handling, specialized KLB (paper roll) handling via railcars and over-the-road trucks, containerized terminal drayage, and Department of Homeland Security-compliant escorting services. Operations are conducted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across the Port of Galveston and affiliated port locations in Freeport (Texas), Manatee (Florida), and Dutch Harbor (Alaska) via the Pacific Stevedoring affiliate. The company is a private LLC with no public listing, no disclosed funding history, and no proprietary technology platform; its digital presence consists of a WordPress-based company website (gulfsteve.com) and RSS feed.

The company operates a small core management team — General Manager, Operations Superintendent, Safety Supervisor, and additional staff — and relies on experienced cargo handling labor to execute port operations. Revenue is generated through transaction-based service fees for cargo handling and terminal operations, with pricing varying by cargo type, volume, vessel specifications, and operational complexity. Customers comprise shipping companies, maritime logistics providers, and cargo owners requiring professional cargo handling at Gulf Coast and Gulf of Mexico ports. Customer acquisition is conducted through direct B2B relationships and industry reputation rather than digital marketing channels.

Gulf Stevedoring differentiates itself through diversity of cargo handling capabilities (containerized, break bulk, project cargo, KLB paper rolls), multi-port geographic presence across four locations, a stated strong safety culture built around OSHA 29 CFR Parts 1917 and 1918 compliance, and 24/7 operational availability. No customer logos, contract values, revenue figures, headcount beyond the core management team, or technology investments were disclosed in available source material.

Name

GULF STEVEDORING SERVICES, LLC

Legal name

Gulf Stevedoring Service, LLC

Website

https://gulfsteve.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gulf Stevedoring Services, LLC is a privately-held stevedoring and cargo handling company operating at the Port of Galveston and affiliated ports in Texas, Florida, and Alaska, providing vessel loading, specialized cargo handling, and terminal services to shipping companies and cargo owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stevedoring and Port Terminal Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB), Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH), Port/Terminal Heavy Cargo Handling & Stevedoring (Heavy Crane Ops) (TLAIAKAD)

Keywords

• Stevedoring services
• Port terminal operations
• Cargo handling
• Maritime logistics
• Vessel loading unloading

Headquarters

HQ city

Galveston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Stevedoring and Terminal Operations: Revenue is generated through service fees for vessel loading and unloading (stevedoring), cargo handling, and terminal operations. The company charges for cargo handling services including containerized cargo, break bulk cargo, and project cargo. Additional revenue streams include terminal drayage services, escorting services compliant with Department of Homeland Security, and handling of KLB (paper rolls) via railcars and over-the-road trucks. Services are priced on a per-job or contractual basis reflecting the specialized, project-based nature of port cargo handling.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Gulf Stevedoring Services, LLC operates as a stevedoring and terminal operator at the Port of Galveston and affiliated Gulf Coast ports, providing vessel loading and unloading, specialized cargo handling (containerized, break bulk, project cargo, KLB paper rolls), containerized terminal drayage, DHS-compliant escorting, and over-the-road truck loading. Operations are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across four port locations.

Product overview

Gulf Stevedoring Services, LLC is a stevedoring and cargo handling company providing port terminal operations. The company offers a unified suite of services including vessel loading/unloading, specialized cargo handling (KLB paper rolls, project cargo, containerized cargo, break bulk cargo), terminal drayage, and DHS-compliant escorting services. The operations are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across multiple Gulf Coast and Alaska port locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pacific Stevedoring: Affiliate company operating out of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, providing stevedoring services.

Products and services

• Stevedoring Vessel Loading and Unloading Core stevedoring services for vessel loading and unloading operations at port facilities, serving shipping companies and maritime logistics providers at Gulf Coast ports.
• KLB (Paper Rolls) Handling Specialized handling of Kraft Longitudinal Bulk (KLB) paper rolls via railcars and over-the-road trucks, serving paper product cargo owners and distributors.
• Over-the-Road Truck Loading Loading services for over-the-road trucks for product distribution, supporting distribution workflows from port to inland destinations.
• DHS-Compliant Escorting Services Providing escorting services compliant with Department of Homeland Security regulations for secure cargo movement within port areas.
• Containerized Terminal Drayage Containerized terminal drayage services for transporting containers between ports and facilities, serving shipping lines and intermodal logistics operators.
• Project Cargo Handling Loading and unloading of project cargo, including heavy lift and specialized cargo operations for break bulk and project shipments.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pacific StevedoringminorOthersPacific Stevedoring is an affiliate operating out of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Gulf Stevedoring Services and Pacific Stevedoring operate under common management or ownership, extending the company's geographic reach to Alaska ports. The affiliate relationship provides coverage for maritime cargo handling operations in the Aleutian Islands region.

Scale indicators1 record

Direct peers

• Stevedore Services of America: Established US stevedoring and terminal services company handling diverse cargo types at multiple US ports. Comparable through diversified cargo capabilities and multi-port stevedoring operations.
• Ceres Terminals: Mid-size US terminal operator providing stevedoring and terminal services across multiple ports. Closest comparable in scale to Gulf Stevedoring among operators with multi-port presence.
• Pasha Group: Privately-held diversified logistics and stevedoring company with terminal operations and breakbulk/project cargo capabilities. Comparable through family-owned structure and specialized cargo handling focus.
• SSA Marine: Largest privately-held marine terminal operator in the Americas, operating container, bulk, and breakbulk terminals. Comparable through diversified cargo handling and multi-port presence, though at vastly greater scale.
• Ports America: Largest US terminal operator, handling containerized, bulk, and specialized cargo across major US ports. Direct competitor for stevedoring contracts at Gulf Coast and other US port facilities.

Broad incumbents

• Logistec: North American marine terminal operator handling containerized, bulk, and specialized cargo. Provides stevedoring and terminal services across Canadian and US ports, overlapping with Gulf Stevedoring's service offering.
• APM Terminals: Global container terminal operator owned by Maersk, operating major terminals worldwide including US Gulf facilities. Competes for the same shipping line stevedoring contracts as Gulf Stevedoring.

Regional players

• Houston Stevedores: Regional stevedoring and terminal operating company serving Texas Gulf Coast ports. Direct geographic competitor for cargo handling contracts in the same Gulf Coast trade lane as Gulf Stevedoring.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gulf-stevedoring-services-llc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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