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Con-way Inc. Introduces Consolidation and Distribution Services

Single-source Shipping Solution Combines Knowledge and Expertise of Con-way’s Less-than-Truckload, Truckload and Multimodal Units to Reduce Costs and Speed Time to Market

SAN MATEO, Calif. - April 07, 2009

Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW) today announced its new Consolidation and Distribution service for shippers and consignees. The solution leverages the knowledge, resources and expertise of three of the company’s operating units, Con-way Truckload, Con-way Freight and Con-way Multimodal, to bring shippers reduced transit times and lower total delivered cost of goods. With Consolidation and Distribution, customers benefit from the company’s asset- and non-asset-based operations, which can be tailored and integrated in any combination — from a single source.

“Before we began using Con-way’s Consolidation and Distribution services, freight delivery to some of our retail stores in Florida was unreliable,” said Marty Flaherty, vice president of logistics, Sephora USA, Inc. “Today we leverage the combination of Con-way’s full truckload and less-than-truckload services, and enjoy the benefit of reduced costs and going direct to market with a single point of contact. We’ve gained on-time service, full visibility into our supply chain and customized shipping solutions — everything we need to deliver the products our clients want, when they want them.”

Consolidation and Distribution services offer shippers a simple way to solve shipping challenges that range from the basic to the most complex. With one call, customers can gain access to transportation management, full truckload and less-than-truckload services, as well as value-added services such as light assembly, kitting and labeling. In addition, asset- and non-asset-based operations can be tailored to maximize production management, distribution or fulfillment strategies.

Overall, Consolidation and Distribution services:

• Lower transportation costs
• Improve overall profitability
• Reduce reliance and pressure on existing distribution centers
• Reduce warehousing time and create seamless integration between different modes of transportation
• Provide flexible capability and capacity to handle market or material demand surges without compromising transportation or supply cycle reliability

“It’s more important than ever for shippers to reduce their total landed costs and they can’t afford to do so at the expense of customer service and their competitive advantage,” said Tom Nightingale, vice president, communications and chief marketing officer, Con-way Inc. “Con-way’s Consolidation and Distribution service provides a single-source transportation solution that can be customized to take freight from the first to the last mile. This product is a simple, flexible way for shippers to get their freight to market faster and more reliably, while keeping inventory, warehousing and transportation costs down.”

Additional information about Con-way’s Consolidation and Distribution services can be found at www.con-way.com/cd or by calling 1-800-641-4747, ext. 5390.

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About Con-way Inc.
Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW) is a $5.0 billion freight transportation and logistics services company headquartered in San Mateo, Calif. A diversified transportation company, Con-way delivers industry-leading services through three primary operating companies: Con-way Freight, Con-way Truckload and Menlo Worldwide Logistics. These operating units provide high-performance, day-definite less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload and intermodal freight transportation, as well as logistics, warehousing and supply chain management services and trailer manufacturing. Con-way Inc. and its subsidiaries operate from more than 500 locations across North America and in 20 countries. For more information about Con-way, visit www.con-way.com.

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