diff --git a/hermes_cli/gateway.py b/hermes_cli/gateway.py
index a865bcaf8b..c5303e3279 100644
--- a/hermes_cli/gateway.py
+++ b/hermes_cli/gateway.py
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ Handles: hermes gateway [run|start|stop|restart|status|install|uninstall|setup]
 """
 
 import asyncio
+import logging
 import os
 import shutil
 import signal
@@ -38,6 +39,7 @@ from hermes_cli.setup import (
 )
 from hermes_cli.colors import Colors, color
 
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
 # =============================================================================
 # Process Management (for manual gateway runs)