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Code of Conduct

Gateway Lines' standards for ethical business practices and professional conduct in international freight operations.

Standards of Business Conduct

Gateway Lines maintains rigorous standards for ethical business conduct, regulatory compliance, and professional integrity across all freight forwarding operations. This Code of Conduct establishes operational expectations for personnel, partners, and stakeholders.

Operational Principles

Regulatory Compliance

Full adherence to Federal Maritime Commission regulations, customs requirements, and international trade compliance standards.

Financial Transparency

All pricing, fees, and charges disclosed in advance. Standardized billing practices with detailed cost breakdowns.

Service Reliability

Contractual obligations met consistently. Transit times, documentation, and carrier commitments executed as specified.

Professional Standards

Business conducted with professionalism across all customer interactions, vendor relationships, and regulatory communications.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Maritime and Trade Regulations

Strict compliance with applicable regulations governing international freight operations:

  • Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) licensing and tariff requirements
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) protocols
  • International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions
  • Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and ITAR compliance
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and anti-bribery standards

Market Competition

Operations conducted in accordance with antitrust laws. No participation in anti-competitive practices, price coordination, or market allocation agreements.

Data Security and Privacy

Enterprise-grade data protection protocols for all customer information. Compliance with applicable data privacy regulations including GDPR where relevant.

Environmental Standards

Route optimization and carbon emission tracking to minimize environmental impact across supply chain operations.

Customer Service Standards

• Complete disclosure of all costs, fees, and surcharges prior to shipment booking

• Transit times and service commitments met according to contractual terms

• Real-time tracking data and proactive status notifications throughout transit

• Inquiry resolution within established service level agreements

• Confidential protection of customer business information and commercial terms

Employment Standards

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employment decisions based solely on qualifications, performance, and business requirements without regard to protected characteristics under applicable employment law.

Workplace Standards

Professional work environment maintained free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in accordance with federal and state employment regulations.

Professional Conduct

Business interactions conducted professionally across all customer engagements, vendor relationships, and regulatory communications.

Compliance Reporting

Suspected violations of this Code of Conduct, regulatory requirements, or company policies should be reported to Gateway Lines compliance department. All reports are investigated in accordance with company protocols.

Gateway Lines prohibits retaliation against personnel reporting compliance concerns in good faith.

Last Updated: November 2025