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Harbor Logistics<\/a>, a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions, has announced that Jason Essenberg has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Business Development.<\/p>\n

Essenberg, who reports to Harbor CEO Kevin Shuba, will lead Harbor<\/a>\u2019s customer growth strategy, strengthening partnerships across the Southeast and expanding the company\u2019s service and geographic footprint.<\/p>\n

\u201cJason brings a deep understanding of transportation, logistics and customer operations that aligns perfectly with Harbor<\/a>\u2019s commitment to strategic growth,\u201d said Shuba.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis leadership experience and proven ability to build lasting customer relationships make him a tremendous addition to our executive team. Jason\u2019s combination of industry insight, commercial drive and focus on service excellence will be vital as we continue expanding our presence in key markets.\u201d<\/p>\n

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‘It is clear to me that Harbor has built a robust reputation for performance, reliability, and trust’ \u2014 Jason Essenberg<\/p><\/div>\n

Essenberg joins Harbor Logistics<\/a> with more than two decades of experience in supply chain and logistics management, including leadership roles in operations, business development and strategic partnerships. He most recently was Vice President of TrueBlue Inc., a provider of specialized workforce solutions based in Chicago.<\/p>\n

Prior to TrueBlue, he worked his way up the corporate ladder to President of Kontane Logistics, a dedicated third-party logistics provider with multiple locations throughout the Southeast.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am thrilled to join Harbor Logistics<\/a> at such an exciting time for our business as well as our industry.\u00a0It is clear to me that Harbor has built a robust reputation for performance, reliability, and trust. I look forward to partnering with current and new clients to strategically grow a meaningful business encompassing the Southeast and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jason Essenberg has joined Harbor Logistics as Senior Vice President of Business Development.<\/p><\/div>\n

Harbor Logistics<\/a> operates a growing network of port and regional logistics facilities, serving customers with integrated drayage, transload, consolidation and value-added services designed to streamline supply chains and improve delivery velocity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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