Founded by Dave Wharton and Jan Rietdijk, Gulf Stream Marine has been operational for more than 20 years. Located in Houston, it is one of the leading marine terminal operators in the United States. Privately owned and operated, the company offers shipping services for iron and steel products, cargo projects, agricultural equipment, mineral and forest items, construction material and containers. Gulf Stream Marine deals in all modes of transport and cargo preparations, such as container, bulk and break-bulk vessels, barges, rail and truck transport, hazardous materials handling and fabrication and off-schedule job solutions. Spread on more than 5 acres of land, its deep-water cargo handling terminal offers storage for weather-sensitive goods, over 10 berths and barge docks, top loaders, forklifts, and custom lift equipment, and open-air storage and crane facilities.