Con-way Inc. Named to Inbound Logistics' Top 25 List of Green Supply Chain Partners

SAN MATEO, CA, Nov 09 (MARKET WIRE) --
Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW) today announced that it has been named to
Inbound Logistics' inaugural 25 Green Supply Chain Partners (G25) list.
The first annual index recognizes transportation companies that are
implementing efficient, measurable sustainability programs. According to
Inbound Logistics, the G25 represents the industry's sustainable supply
chain visionaries that are on the "cutting edge of green." Click here to
view the full list.

"Today the green movement has evolved to a point where companies are being
held accountable for making significant and measurable contributions to
the sustainability of the environment," said David L. Miller, Con-way's
senior vice president, global policy and economic sustainability. "It's
an honor to know that Con-way is being included among the leading
innovators in sustainability for the transportation industry and is being
positioned as a role model in this ongoing journey of improvement."

In early 2008, Con-way launched a formal sustainability program across its
operating companies -- Con-way Truckload, Con-way Freight and Menlo
Worldwide Logistics -- and at its trailer manufacturing division, Road
Systems, Inc. (RSI). Sustainability highlights across the enterprise
include:

Con-way Freight (SmartWay Transport Partner since 2006)

-- SmartWay Excellence Award winner -- 2008
-- Speed reduction -- 65 to 62 mph in 2008
-- Installed low-profile tires to improve rolling resistance and reduce
weight
-- Set idling monitors to three minutes
-- Annual diesel fuel savings: 3,594,377 gallons (3.8 percent)
-- Annual carbon dioxide emissions reduction: 601,928 tons
-- Annual particulate matter emissions reduction: 32.09 tons

Con-way Truckload (SmartWay Transport Partner since 2005)

-- SmartWay Excellence Award winner in 2006 and 2007
-- Speed reduction -- 70 to 65 mph in 2008
-- 100 percent of tractors converted to single wide-base tires
-- Truck spec weight lowered by 670 pounds, saving 11,400 gallons of
diesel fuel each year
-- Annual diesel fuel savings: 3,050,060 gallons
-- Annual carbon dioxide emissions reduction: 340,872 tons
-- Annual particulate matter emissions reduction: 21.63 tons

Menlo Worldwide Logistics (SmartWay Transport Partner since 2007)

-- 85 percent of network miles run by SmartWay-approved carriers, with 75
percent carrier participation
-- Implemented no-idling policy at distribution centers
-- Launched the first LEED-certified warehouse
-- Installed more efficient lighting and motion detection systems to
reduce energy consumption
-- Conducted energy audits at 18 company locations

RSI

-- Recycled 80 percent of old trailers, eliminating 7,424 pounds of waste
per 28-foot trailer
-- Recycled all aluminum components, suspension and wheel end components,
tires and wheels
-- Established a facilitywide recycling program for paper, plastic and
aluminum

"Working to shrink our carbon footprint in meaningful, tangible ways
is a continuous process of improvement and waste reduction, not unlike
Lean and Six Sigma methodologies," added Miller. "Effective green
initiatives can and should be founded in good business practice that
achieves environmental goals while contributing to efficiency and the
bottom line. It provides competitive advantage on several fronts while
benefiting our customers and their sustainability strategies."

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About Con-way Inc.

Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW) is a $4.3 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.

Contacts:
KG Partners
Belinda Donovan/Amber Caouette
(207) 773-0700
bdonovan@kgmoment.com
acaouette@kgmoment.com

Con-way Inc.
Tom Nightingale
(734) 757-1609
nightingale.tom@con-way.com

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