Wincanton : selected by HMRC for logistics contract

For Immediate Release

12 February 2019

Wincanton PLC

('Wincanton' or the 'Group')

Wincanton selected by HMRC for logistics contract to support customs clearance

Wincanton has been selected by HMRC to provide logistics services to support air and sea freight inspections.

The five-year agreement will see Wincanton work together with HMRC to check inbound shipments into the UK, operating two newly established Inland Pre-Clearance sites with associated transport. HMRC and Border Force undertake targeted checks inland, which help prevent mis-declared goods from flowing into the country.

Adrian Colman, CEO at Wincanton, commented:

'HMRC had a number of specific requirements for suppliers to this contract; from general haulage and container transport experience through to the ability to provide secure, flexible warehousing and an industry leading safety record. The key to our approach is the ability to integrate and deliver all aspects through a single management team. This was a clear differentiator for us.

'We are delighted to have won this contract with HMRC.'

For further information please contact:

Wincanton plc	Tel: [phone]
Adrian Colman, Chief Executive Officer
Tim Lawlor, Chief Financial Officer
Buchanan (Financial PR)	Tel: [phone]
Richard Oldworth
Victoria Hayns
Tilly Abraham	[e-mail]

Notes to Editors

Wincanton plc

Wincanton is the largest British logistics firm, providing supply chain solutions to some of the world's most admired brands across a wide range of industries including retail, construction, defence and energy.

As a trusted and respected business partner, we design and implement services and solutions that range from setting up and operating distribution networks through to bonded warehouses, technology hosting, container transport and storage. We strive for operational excellence in everything we do.

We work hard to understand and respond to our customers' needs, build long term relationships and use our skills and expertise to deliver a smarter, added value service, every day. Our customers rely on us to make their businesses operate more efficiently and to gain a competitive advantage in their sector.

Improved stock visibility and availability, reduction of lead times, collaborative warehousing and transport models, and an absolute commitment to continuous improvement, are just some of the reasons why many of our customer relationships extend to more than 20 years.

Key facts:

· Annual revenue in the UK & Ireland exceeds £1.1 billion

· Over 18,000 colleagues including 4,000+ drivers

· Operates from 200+ locations with 6.6 million square feet of warehousing across the UK and Ireland

Operating responsibility for around 3,400 vehicles