Hunneman Extends Partnership with Gulf Winds International; Provides Dozens of CRE Transactions

Boston –The Seaport-based full-service commercial real estate provider, Hunneman, reported on its partnership extension with Gulf Winds International, a leading intermodal transportation company specializing in drayage, transloading, warehousing, and domestic freight. Through their collaboration, the companies have optimized and restructured real estate portfolios in key logistics markets, including Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Savannah, GA; Charleston, SC; and Norfolk, VA.

“Over the past several years, Gulf Winds has experienced unprecedented growth, and we needed a strategic partner who could help us quickly expand our terminal and warehouse footprint,” said Sam Freni, Chief Operating Officer at Gulf Winds. “Hunneman has been a true extension of our team, helping us navigate complex real estate decisions with clarity, speed, and alignment to our long-term goals. Their deep market knowledge and strategic approach have been instrumental in helping us position our portfolio for growth and flexibility.”

Hunneman provides Gulf Winds with a range of services, including relocations, lease extensions, modifications, dispositions, and strategic portfolio guidance in support of Gulf Winds’ objective to grow its national terminal and warehouse presence while delivering cost-efficient, high-quality solutions to its customers. The firm has executed a dozen transactions of varying sizes in 2025.

“The entire Gulf Winds team has been exceptional to work with. The collaboration and trust between the two firms has delivered proven results, most recently evidenced by the execution of a 356,600 square foot lease extension in Houston,” said Bill Rand, Vice President at Hunneman. “We look forward to building on this success and continuing to collaborate with such an innovative and dynamic team.”

Gulf Winds has an extensive national footprint with tactically located hubs in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Mobile, Memphis, Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, and Baltimore. As Gulf Winds continues to scale operations nationwide, Hunneman’s tenant-focused advisory platform is delivering measurable value for logistics and industrial users. Through data-driven solutions that optimize occupancy, cost, and performance, Hunneman is helping Gulf Winds build a flexible real estate portfolio aligned with its accelerated growth trajectory.

Gulf Winds was represented by Hunneman’s Leasing and Advisory team of Bill Rand, Jim Boudrot, and Patrick Grady in recent transactions.