"Partnering with ICG Commerce is a real win for our mutual clients," said
Mark Shary, CEO of BestTransport.
ICG Commerce ( http://www.

Con-Way Adds New 'Final Mile' Local Delivery Service


Con-Way Transportation Services, Inc. Within the
Con-Way family are regional less-than-truckload carriers Con-Way Central
Express, Con-Way Southern Express, Con-Way Western Express, Con-Way Canada
Express and Con-Way Mexico Express; Con-Way NOW, an expedited carrier
specializing in emergency shipment service; Con -Way Logistics, a supply chain
services provider, Con-Way Air, an airfreight forwarder with service
throughout the U.

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For more information, visit http://www.S. All Con-
Way operating components are ISO certified for 9001 and 14001 and the LTL and
expedite units are C-TPAT/PIP certified FAST highway carriers.

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The companies chosen reflect
leadership by answering our readers' need for simplicity , ROI, and efficient
implementation. As such, ICG Commerce has enhanced
its offering to provide a complete suite of transportation management services
to include the implementation of new carriers , transaction automation, and
ongoing management of the transportation buying category. The company offers an unmatched combination
of process and category expertise and hosted technology to deliver Sourcing,
Purchase-to-Pay Execution and Category Management Services on an outsourced
basis. That's where Con-Way Retail, with its
systems and capabilities will play an important role. This gives us the unique ability to respond quickly when a
customer needs us to open a new market," added Conaway.

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BestTransport connects over 3,000 shippers and
carriers and processes thousands of shipments daily for industry leaders in
North America, including Alcoa, Allegheny and Bull Moose Tube., Con -Way Transportation Services,
Inc. "We have the ability to use existing Con-Way
resources within the network of 400-plus facilities throughout the United
States and Canada.con-way.

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In April , Con-Way Retail began serving customers in Cleveland and
Pittsburgh.
Con-Way is a subsidiary of Palo Alto, California-based CNF Inc.

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"The demands of just-in-time
inventory, time-specific promotions and new product releases put significant
pressure on a company's supply chain to get product on the shelves as soon as
possible.

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By combining deep category expertise with sophisticated technology ,
we are able to help our customers link strategic sourcing and logistics
execution to improve their business processes, accelerate return-on-investment
and ultimately realize significant savings . Edwin Conaway, president and
chief executive officer of Con-Way NOW.

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As a result, ICG
Commerce is able to offer full-service transportation management to help
customers who do not have the requisite TMS solution to accelerate savings
initiatives." The end result is greater ongoing cost reductions and
service-level increases for customers. announced the launch of a new service designed specifically for
distribution-critical industrial and retail businesses.newscom. A delivery time variance of only a few
hours can make a big difference., Canada and Puerto Rico, and Con-Way Full Load, a
truckload brokerage service offered throughout the U.

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Through this unique
combination of proven processes and experience, ICG Commerce is able to drive
value across an organization's entire logistics network . Specialized Service to Offer Cross-docking, Electronic Confirmation
of Shipments and Time-specific Store Delivery

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Each operation is based at a Con-Way less -than-truckload service
center and has its own separate, secured area with 24-hour closed circuit
television surveillance.com


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Through the terms
of the partnership, ICG Commerce utilizes BestTransport's best-of-breed TMS to
go beyond sourcing and help its customers control freight costs , increase
staff productivity and improve delivery service levels. "As a result, more and more companies are turning to us to
lead their strategic procurement initiatives in the transportation arena.
All scanned information is then sent by Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
to a web site that streams the information directly into the store's inventory
system.

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These
additional services are aimed at helping customers obtain greater cost
reductions and continuous service improvements with their logistics
operations. Because there
is no software to purchase or licensing commitments, members pay only for the
value received.com . is a $2..

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icgcommerce. "At the time of delivery we will again scan all the individual
cartons to ensure complete shipment accuracy before delivery," Conaway added .
Further information about Con-Way and additional press releases are
available via the Internet at .

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About BestTransport
BestTransport is a leading provider of online transportation management
systems (TMS), an on-demand service that enables shippers and carriers to
plan, execute and settle inbound and outbound freight activities efficiently
using best practices.com ) is a leading Procurement
Services Provider exclusively focused on helping companies effectively and
efficiently manage non-strategic purchases in order to reduce costs
significantly and continuously. The company said each step of the Con-Way Retail
process will be confirmed electronically using software that provides a retail
industry-standard interface. "This is our first quality control step," said Conaway ."
The new service will also offer customers warehousing and reverse
logistics services for product returns. and Canada.

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Addition of Category Management Services and Technology Further Ability to
Maximize Transportation Cost Savings and Drive Greater Service Levels From
Logistics Providers

PHILADELPHIA, ICG Commerce, a leading procurement
services provider, today announced it has earned recognition as a leader in
the area of transportation sourcing by delivering significant value to leading
companies and has expanded its transportation and logistics procurement
offering with enhanced category management services and technology. The new "final-mile "
service, Con-Way Retail, offers local cross-docking, warehousing and final
delivery of freight to customers with multiple selling locations within a
single geographic area. The scanned data will confirm delivery,
quantity, product type and identify any shipment shortages, overages or
damages .
Final delivery will be made by Con-Way Retail personnel using straight
trucks with roller conveyors, lift-gates and hand trucks to facilitate inside
deliveries.

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Building upon its experience sourcing transportation and logistics for
over 60 global customers, ICG Commerce recently established a strategic
partnership with BestTransport, the leading provider of on demand
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), to extend its reach to over
3,000 shippers and carriers in the BestTransport network . The Company's TMS offering enhances freight visibility,
delivers metrics to benchmark progress , reduces transportation costs and
facilitates collaboration. The new company will operate as a part of Con-
Way NOW, the expedite unit of Con-Way Transportation Services, Inc. After the products are sorted and segregated into smaller individual
shipments for final local delivery, the scanned data is matched to the
shipper's paperwork and sent electronically to the shipper for confirmation or
adjustments.

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Some of the company's key
sourcing successes to date include helping a leading aluminum manufacturer
obtain 20 percent cost savings on $11.

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ICG Commerce Offers Transportation Management Services and Technology
While strategic sourcing is the foundation of cost reduction , additional
steps are required to maximize savings."
According to the company, truckload shipments from a manufacturer's plant
or distribution center will be received at a cross-dock facility where bar
codes will be immediately scanned.

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ICG Commerce Earns Recognition for Transportation Sourcing Leadership and Adds Ongoing Transportation Management Capabilities

The scanning procedure also provides shipment tracking
capabilities from arrival at Con-Way's facility to final delivery. "The depth of the
Con-Way organization also offers customers a nationwide, one-stop, multi-mode
option for transport services if needed.

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"ICG Commerce's deep category expertise in
transportation positions them to maximize the benefits of automated processes,
increased visibility, and performance metrics available through our
technology.
"By offering the full spectrum of logistics sourcing and ongoing
management services, we are able to provide even greater value to our
customers and ensure savings are sustained and augmented year-after-year,"
said Svindland.

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"As a result they are being forced to
examine their logistics strategies to ensure they are achieving optimal
results.4 million in truckload transportation
spend; reducing a leading pharmaceutical company's overall LTL costs by
22 percent; enabling a specialty retail shop to save 33 percent on its small
parcel expenses; and generating eight percent cost savings on more than
$90 million in ocean freight sourcing for a leading manufacturing company.

ICG Commerce Recognized as a Top Logistics Provider
ICG Commerce's transportation and logistics capabilities were recently
recognized by Inbound Logistics magazine. Inbound Logistics magazine is proud to recognize ICG Commerce
for leading the way in 2005 .
(Logo: http://www.

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, a privately held company founded in 1992, is a
member of Internet Capital Group's (Nasdaq: ICGE) network of partner companies
and has been honored as a Forbes Best of the Web: B2B and Supply + Demand
Chain Executive 100 company as well as had its executives recognized among the
Supply + Demand Chain Executive "Pros to Know".com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050516/DEM019LOGO )
"Historically the final mile of freight delivery to the point of sale has
been the most difficult for resellers," said J. The resellers are dependent upon several critical factors that
determine success or failure.
(NYSE: CNF), a $3.7 billion management company of global supply chain services
with businesses in regional trucking, air freight, ocean freight, customs
brokerage, global logistics management and trailer manufacturing.

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"

Deep Domain Expertise, Best Practices and Demonstrated Value
Through its team of transportation and logistics experts who leverage
sophisticated technology to drive a rigorous strategic sourcing process, ICG
Commerce sourced over $2 billion in logistics spend with more than 10 percent
average cost savings in the last three years.
ICG Commerce helps its customers reduce costs across all modes of
transport including truckload, LTL , small parcel, freight forwarding, 3PL, and
ocean. In addition, the company also helps its customers generate savings
from areas outside of the traditional modes, such as ocean vessel management,
private fleet assessment and network optimization.BestTransport.

About ICG Commerce, Inc. Deliveries will be made within predetermined delivery-time
windows. This provides the store with instant inventory visibility, faster
auditing and reordering capabilities and access to signed proof of delivery
documents .6 billion transportation and
services company that provides time-definite and day-definite freight delivery
services and logistics for commercial and industrial businesses.

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ICG Commerce Inc.. http: //www.

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"With the new transportation regulations, traceability concerns,
compliance issues and integration needs, there is increased pressure on our
customers' supply chains," said Paul Svindland , director of ICG Commerce's
transportation and logistics program."
The partnership with BestTransport supports ICG Commerce's continued
commitment to expanding its capabilities and services to deliver greater value
and ROI to its customers.


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Felecia Stratton, editor of Inbound
Logistics , commented, "ICG Commerce made our 2005 Top 100 Logistics IT
Providers list because of its comprehensive sourcing capabilities and
leadership in expanding their solutions. They must receive the right product , in the
right quantity, at the right time, and be able to identify and manage that
inventory quickly and accurately.

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