Debra N. Phillips

Debra N. Phillips has worked in the supply chain industry for more than 20 years, holding positions of responsibility for companies including FedEx, Penske, and MercuryGate, a Transportation Management System (TMS)  provider. Throughout her career, she has handled media and analyst relations and has written articles published in Logistics Viewpoint, Taking Logistics, and Let’s Talk Supply Chain. She serves on the Advisory Panel of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for its Executive Program in Digital Marketing.

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Georgia’s foreign trade is booming and the ports with it

Georgia breaks past global trade records, enhancing service and investing in infrastructure.

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Ports adopt technology to improve efficiency and sustainability

Many of the challenges to ports are not new. Congestion and delays have dogged port efficiency for decades. Now new technologies have come to the fore and ports are implementing them at an astounding pace, improving nearly every aspect of port management.

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SMC3 conference predicts technology to play a major part in recovery for the LTL industry

From autonomous trucks to AI, the SMC3 “JumpStart” conference, held on January 26-28 in Atlanta, Georgia, provided over 500 attendees with a comprehensive view of the trucking industry, including its challenges and opportunities.

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XPO uses technology to navigate a tough freight environment

XPO has leveraged technology, and specifically AI (Artificial Intelligence), to improve almost every aspect of its business, from operations to sales.

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Warehouse construction industry expected to stabilize

Warehouse construction industry expected to stabilize while evolving to support today’s supply chains.

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Breakbulk shipping scores big wins in 2025, prepares for busy 2026

Breakbulk shipping is all about moving “big” products, from turbine blades needed to support wind farms, to steel beams and precast concrete structures for infrastructure projects.

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The “smart” chassis - a game changer

The change to “smarter” chassis is driving efficiency and reducing costs.

Chassis equipment features components for safety and efficiency
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Port of NY/NJ faces truck parking space shortage

Truck parking space shortage affects the Port of New York/New Jersey ports as stakeholders work to find solutions.

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South Carolina Ports adds infrastructure and expands reach

In 2025 the South Carolina Ports Authority volumes were again up, and infrastructure improvements have added reach to the gateway.

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