Harbor Logistics Taps Scott Auslund to Steer Accelerated Growth Phase

CHARLESTON, SC – April 29, 2026 – Harbor Logistics, a key player in the burgeoning Southeastern supply chain, today announced a significant leadership transition, appointing Scott Auslund as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4, 2026. The move signals a strategic shift for the Charleston-based company, moving from a period of foundational integration to a new era focused on accelerated growth and value creation in one of the nation's most dynamic logistics markets.

Auslund, a veteran with over 15 years in transportation and logistics, succeeds Kevin Shuba, who is credited with steering the company through a critical phase of expansion and operational consolidation. The appointment comes as Harbor Logistics, backed by infrastructure investment firm NOVA Infrastructure, doubles down on its investments in the region, positioning itself to further capitalize on the strategic advantages of the Port of Charleston.

A New Leader for an Era of Scalability

Scott Auslund's appointment is a clear indicator of Harbor Logistics' future direction. His career is marked by a consistent track record of transforming and scaling logistics operations. Appointed by the company's Board of Directors, Auslund brings direct expertise in warehousing and transportation, which are the core pillars of Harbor's integrated service offering.

Most recently, as Chief Operations Officer for loop.com, he managed the complex integration of two back-to-back acquisitions while simultaneously driving business growth and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Prior to that, his tenure as CEO of the tech-enabled freight services company Data2Logistics was defined by a cultural transformation that instilled a "customer obsessed" mindset. He also demonstrated his ability to pivot business models as CEO of GR Holdings, where he evolved a traditional asset-heavy trucking company into a diversified and flexible 3PL/4PL logistics provider. His early career at industry giants like United Parcel Service, Transplace, and Covenant Logistics was similarly focused on strategically scaling business units.

"We are excited to welcome Scott to Harbor at such a critical moment for the platform," said Marc Kramer, Chairman of the Board for Harbor Logistics. "His operational depth and sector-specific experience make him exceptionally well-suited to lead Harbor into its next chapter. We have a strong foundation now, after a period of successful integration and expansion, and we believe the best is ahead for this business, our customers and our team."

Auslund, who is relocating from Greenville to the company's Charleston headquarters, expressed his enthusiasm for the role. "I am energized by the opportunity in front of Harbor," Auslund stated. "The Company has built a differentiated platform in an attractive and growing market. I look forward to partnering with the team to accelerate growth and deliver continued value for our customers and stakeholders."

Building on a Foundation of Strategic Expansion

Auslund takes the helm of a company that has been deliberately strengthened and expanded under the leadership of outgoing CEO Kevin Shuba. With more than 30 years of industry experience, Shuba provided what company owner NOVA Infrastructure described as "grounded leadership" during an essential period of development for Harbor Logistics.

During his tenure, Shuba navigated the integration of several key acquisitions and partnerships, solidifying the company's operational capabilities across its Southeast footprint. This foundational work was crucial in creating a cohesive and powerful platform from which to launch the next phase of growth.

"Kevin stepped into Harbor at an important inflection point and delivered the grounded leadership the business needed," said Allison Kingsley, Founder and Partner of NOVA Infrastructure. "Under his stewardship, the Company made significant progress integrating its operations and expanding its presence across key Southeastern markets. We are grateful for his contributions to Harbor and wish him well in his future endeavors."

Shuba's leadership oversaw tangible growth, including the strategic expansion of the company's physical footprint, which now stands as a testament to its strengthened market position and readiness for future scaling.

Powering the Southeast's Booming Logistics Hub

The leadership transition is strategically timed to leverage Harbor Logistics' significant recent investments and the explosive growth of the Southeast as a premier logistics corridor. The Port of Charleston, now boasting the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet, has become a critical gateway for global trade, capable of handling the world's largest container vessels. This has fueled a boom in the regional industrial real estate market, with an insatiable demand for modern warehousing and distribution facilities.

Harbor Logistics has been at the forefront of this expansion. The company recently celebrated the grand opening of its massive 621,000-square-foot warehouse in Dorchester County's Jedburg Logistics Park. This facility, strategically located just off I-26, brings Harbor's total warehouse space in the Charleston market to over 1.6 million square feet and enhances its ability to provide scalable storage and transloading solutions with rapid connectivity to the port and inland markets.

Furthermore, the company recently broke ground on a specialized soybean transload facility in Berkeley County. This project directly supports South Carolina's agricultural sector by boosting export capacity for one of the state's key commodities, reinforcing the company’s integral role in the regional economy beyond just containerized goods. These investments are not just about adding square footage; they represent a deepening of the company's capabilities and its partnership with the economic drivers of the entire region, from manufacturing and retail to agriculture.

The Investor's Playbook in Action

This CEO transition is a classic move from the playbook of its owner, NOVA Infrastructure, a middle-market firm that specializes in adding value to its portfolio companies. NOVA's strategy involves acquiring businesses in key infrastructure sectors and then actively working with management to optimize operations and accelerate growth.

NOVA formed Harbor Logistics as a platform company in 2022 and has since orchestrated a series of strategic moves. This includes the acquisition of ATS Logistics, one of the largest drayage providers at the Port of Charleston, and forging a strategic partnership with A&R Bulk-Pak to enhance its petrochemical logistics services. The initial phase, led by Kevin Shuba, focused on integrating these assets into a single, efficient platform.

With that foundation firmly in place, the appointment of a growth-oriented leader like Scott Auslund represents the next logical step in NOVA's value-creation plan. His mandate is to take the well-integrated, asset-rich platform that Shuba helped build and leverage it for aggressive market share expansion and enhanced profitability. The company has also indicated that it expects to announce additional leadership hires in the coming weeks, further bolstering its management team for the ambitious chapter ahead.