Trading Statement

Wincanton PLC
26 March 2003

26 March 2003


                                 WINCANTON PLC



PRE-CLOSE SEASON UPDATE


Wincanton plc today issues the following statement in respect of its recent
Trans European acquisition and the financial year ending 31 March 2003:


'Rapid progress has been made towards the integration of Trans European's UK
business with Wincanton's existing operations.  Annualised cost saving targets
will be met within the Board's original timetable and opportunities to deliver
further savings are anticipated.  Good progress is also being made in the
assessment of actions required to improve the performance of certain Continental
European operations.


The Board has been encouraged by the positive response of customers to the Trans
European acquisition.  Our business development teams are active, both in
respect of national markets and cross-border initiatives, and we are already
seeing incremental opportunities arising from the enhanced customer, service and
geographic base of the enlarged group.


Economic conditions remain challenging.  However, against this background, the
Group's operations have been performing broadly in line with expectations'.


Paul Bateman, Wincanton's Chief Executive, commented:


'The Trans European acquisition represents a major strategic step forward for
Wincanton.  We have made solid progress on business integration and are working
hard to deliver the growth potential of the enlarged group.  Despite the
difficult economic conditions, we have great confidence in its future'.


Contact:


Wincanton plc                                              Tel: [phone]
Paul Bateman, Chief Executive
Gerard Connell, Group Finance Director
Charles Carr, Director of Marketing & Communications

Buchanan Communications Ltd                                Tel: [phone]
Richard Oldworth/Charles Ryland/Jeremy Garcia




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