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To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/news/dot-lithium-battery-advisory-1012 --rfXcel and Activant Partner for Drug Traceability Activant Solutions Inc. and rfXcel Corp. have signed a partnership agreement. The two will provide Activant customers with the ability to trace pharmaceuticals and ingredients from origin to destination, says rfXcel. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/news/rfXcel-activant-drug-traceability-1012 GLOBAL MARKETS --DHL Deploys Disaster Response Teams Deutsche Post DHL has deployed a Disaster Response Team (DRT) to Padang Airport in Indonesia at the invitation of the United Nations. The team has already started handling first incoming aircraft, bringing in medical supplies and generators, says DHL. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/news/dhl-disaster-response-1012 LOGISTICS SERVICES --Clear-View Technologies Retains Riverwood Clear View Technologies,, an innovator of real-time asset management systems for the hospitality and pharmaceuticals industries, has selected Riverwood Solutions for sourcing and supply chain management services. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/news/clear-view-technologies-riverwood-1012 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Logistics Today Digital Magazine is the premier resource devoted exclusively to serving the needs of senior-level supply chain, transportation, distribution and logistics operations managers. The issue is emailed to digital subscribers twice a month--providing you most updated news and trends in timely manner. 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To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/news/tia-temperature-controlled-course-1012 NEWS REVIEW --LAST WEEK'S MOST READ ARTICLES These three were the articles most read in last week's edition. *Longshoremen Approve Contract Extension (http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/longshoremen-approve-contract-extension-1005/) The International Longshoreman's Association reached an agreement one year ahead of its contract expiration, approving a two-year extension. *Truckload Demand Continues Improvement (http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/truckload-index-continues-rise-1005/) Morgan Stanley reported in its latest proprietary Truckload Freight Index that volumes had improved but at a pace slower than the normal seasonality. *Georgia Ports Receive Harbor Funding (http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/georgia-ports-receive-harbor-funding-1005/) The US House of Representatives approved a conference report which includes $21.712 million for Georgia harbor expansion. 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