Safety Measures, Campaigns and Financial Transactions Reap Rewards - Research Report on Union Pacific Railroad, Norfolk Southern, DryShips, Teekay LNG and Con-way

NEW YORK, July 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE: NSC), DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS), Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (NYSE: TGP) and Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Union Pacific Corporation Research Report

On July 11, 2013, Union Pacific Corporation (Union Pacific Railroad) announced that it is continuing its billboard campaign to encourage Shakopee and West St. Paul drivers to safely use railroad crossings. Wes Lujan, the Company's AVP, Public Affairs for Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois, commented, "These billboards will remind people of their surroundings and keep them safe around railroad tracks. Trains are operating at all times on railroad tracks, and our No. 1 priority is the safety of our employees and communities." The billboards feature a graphic representation of a crossing arm and a truck straddling the railroad track with messages such as; "Always expect a train" and "Keep your rear clear." The billboards will be posted at various times at these locations from now until December 31, 2013. The Full Research Report on Union Pacific Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-16/UNP]

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Norfolk Southern Corp. Research Report

On July 13, 2013 Norfolk Southern Corp. (Norfolk Southern) and Virginia's Natural Tunnel State Park hosted "Railroad Day" at Natural Tunnel, 1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway (as announced in its press release dated July 9, 2013). The event was for the promotion of safety near railroad tracks and facilities and for the community to enjoy the history and beauty of the area. Norfolk Southern's Virginian Railway Heritage Locomotive will be staged inside the opening of the 850-foot tunnel, while acclaimed photographer, Casey Thomason, will conduct a workshop on safe, creative, and legal ways to photograph trains. An Operation Lifesaver unit accompanied by a volunteer will also be onsite to discuss highway-rail safety and trespasser awareness. The Full Research Report on Norfolk Southern Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-16/NSC]

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DryShips Inc. Research Report

On July 15, 2013, DryShips Inc. (DryShips) announced that it entered into a $1.8 billion senior secured term loan facility, via its majority owned subsidiary, Ocean Rig UDW Inc. (Ocean Rig), and through Ocean Rig's wholly owned subsidiaries - Drillships Financing Holding Inc. and Drillships Projects Inc. The term loan facility will be comprised of tranche B-1 term loans in an aggregate principal amount equal to $975 million and tranche B-2 term loans in an amount equal to $825 million. Both term loans will have respective maturity dates in Q1 2021, subject to adjustment to tQ3 2020 in certain circumstances, and in Q3 2016. Net proceeds will be used by Ocean Rig to repay in full amounts outstanding under Ocean Rig's $800 million secured term loan agreement and two $495.0 million senior secured credit facilities, amounting to approximately $1.6 billion in the aggregate. The balance will be used to finance offshore drilling rigs and for the payment of fees and expenses associated therewith. The Full Research Report on DryShips Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-16/DRYS]

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Teekay LNG Partners L.P. Research Report

On July 12, 2013, Teekay LNG Partners L.P.'s (Teekay LNG) general partner, Teekay GP LLC, declared a cash distribution of $0.675 per unit for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, and is payable on August 9, 2013 to all unitholders of record as of July 23, 2013. The Full Research Report on Teekay LNG Partners L.P. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-16/TGP]

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Con-way Inc. Research Report

On July 11, 2013, Con-way Inc. (Con-way) announced that Rod Fracassi, Chief Counsel for its subsidiary, Con-way Freight, was given the 2013 Distinguished Service Award by the Transportation Lawyer's Association (TLA). Each year, TLA honors a member of its organization with the Distinguished Service Award. The award, which originated in 1976, recognizes those who give of themselves for the greater good of their colleagues, the industries they represent and the legal system. "This award is presented to a member who demonstrates sustained commitment to our fine organization's mission, goals and roles," says Fritz Damm, counsel at Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, PLC, and chairman of TLA's Committee on Recruitment and Member Services. "Rod fits this description as he has almost single-handedly given life to one of our major committees. Through his diligence and hard work, Rod has brought the Corporate Counsel Committee to become a viable and important committee for TLA." The Full Research Report on Con-way Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-16/CNW]

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