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As confetti lifted into the air outside Jedburg Logistics Park Thursday, Jan. 22, Harbor Logistics marked the opening of its new 621,000-square-foot warehouse – a facility company officials say will strengthen supply chain efficiency across the Southeast and deepen the company’s collaboration with the Port of Charleston.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 241 Jedburg Road drew business leaders, economic development officials, and regional partners to underscore the scale of the expansion and its ties to Dorchester County’s growing logistics sector.

Jason Essenberg, senior vice president of business development for Harbor Logistics, opened the event by noting the significance of the ceremony and the partnerships behind the project.

“I see a lot of friends, a lot of colleagues and a lot of partners,” Essenberg said. “This is an important act for us. It’s ceremonial. Obviously, we’re cutting a ribbon. We’re opening a new facility. They cut those things to make way for new opportunities and leave the past behind, and I like to say ‘prepare for action.’ That’s what this is. This facility is live. We couldn’t have done this without you.”

Rita Berry, CEO of the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce, said the expansion reinforces business confidence and economic momentum in the region.

“This 621,000 square foot facility is a significant investment in Summerville and Dorchester County and the greater Charleston region,” Berry said. “Harbor Logistics’ decision to grow here reflects confidence in the workforce, in our infrastructure and our strategic location.”

She added the company’s proximity to I-26 and the Port of Charleston positions the facility to enhance supply chain efficiency for importers, exporters and manufacturers.

Dorchester County Economic Development Director John Truluck highlighted the long timeline and collaboration that led to the project.

“This project probably goes back 10 years or more,” Truluck said, crediting early infrastructure work and partnerships with private developers. “This is a great example. If everyone involved had not done what they’ve done, Trinity Capital would not have come and done what it did. And Harbor Logistics wouldn’t be able to come and do what it’s now doing.”

Dorchester County Council Vice Chair Rita May Ranck said the opening reflects continued confidence in the county’s role as a logistics hub.

“This facility represents continued confidence in Dorchester County as a place where companies can grow, invest and succeed,” Ranck said. “Investments like this bring quality jobs and career opportunities to our community.”

Byron Miller, chief commercial officer and vice president of marketing for South Carolina Ports, said the facility enhances the region’s logistics network.

“Having a trusted, capable provider like Harbor Logistics gives us great excitement,” Miller said. “We offer our sincerest wishes for safety and for productivity for everybody who works within those walls.”

Harbor Logistics CEO Kevin Shuba said the company began moving product into the facility in July and emphasized the facility’s strategic location.

“With the addition of this building, Harbor now occupies over 1.6 million square feet of warehouse space here in the Charleston market,” Shuba said. “The expansion reflects the momentum of our business and the confidence that we have in the future of South Carolina. You are from this facility within a one-day’s drive of half the US population. The design and scale of the building are going to give us flexibility and allow us to manage larger and more complex volumes in our network.”

Shuba also thanked development partners, customers and staff, saying the investment “represents opportunity, represents jobs” for the region.

The ceremony was followed by a buffet lunch, networking and guided tours of the warehouse.

SUMMERVILLE S.C (WCIV) — A new warehouse in Summerville is set to bring significant economic growth and job opportunities to the area, but it also raises concerns about increased traffic.

The 600,000-square-foot facility, operated by Harbor Logistics, is already at 65% capacity, according to CEO Kevin Shuba. "If you think back to July, we were at zero. So we were able to fill the facility fairly quickly," Shuba said.

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"It does affect the community, it does affect the people, and that matters to us," Jason Essenberg from SCP business development said, emphasizing the company's commitment to the community. "We’re not just a service provider; we want to make a dent in the community. And have it be mutually beneficial for both parties," he said.

Local leaders, including Dorchester County Council Vice Chairwoman Rita May Ranck, are optimistic about the potential increase in tax revenue. "It increases our tax base, and like I said, can be used to improve our infrastructure, and to help with operational activities of our schools," Ranck said.

However, the anticipated growth brings concerns about traffic. "There’s going to be more trucks coming in, more trucks going out, product needs to move, so yes, you’ll see some of that. Hopefully,y it’s not as disruptive to the locals as possible," Essenberg noted.

Currently, more than 50 people are employed at the warehouse, with plans to add another shift, indicating more jobs are on the horizon.

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Additionally, a third warehouse could be developed in the future, further boosting the local economy.