China to United Kingdom Shipping
China → United Kingdom trade lane
Browse 4,641 logistics providers serving China to United Kingdom. Cargo from Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Ningbo reaches Felixstowe and Southampton in roughly 30–40 days by sea, while China–Europe rail delivers to the UK in about 18–22 days as a faster mid-cost option; air is 4–7 days. Post-Brexit, forwarders handle GB import declarations (CDS) and customs at any EU transit points.
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See placement options →Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511458, China
Czech Logistics Alliance (UK) Ltd, 15 Nursery Court, Kibworth Business Park, Kibworth Harcourt England, LE8 0EX, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Wisborough Green, West Sussex, RH14 0HN, United Kingdom
Grangetown, Middlesbrough, TS6 6UA, United Kingdom
Shanghai, Shanghai, 200001, China
Bradford, England, United Kingdom
Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China
Haishu, Ningbo, 315010, China
Huangpu District, 200000, China
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China
Futian District, Shenzhen, 518000, China
Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518016, China
Futian District, Shenzhen Special Zone, China
Futian District, Shenzhen, 518000, China
Guanghzou, 510080, China
Guangzhou, Guanzhou, 510000, China
Guangdong, Shenzhen, 123674, China
Guangzhou, Yuexiu, 510060, China
Shanghai, 201202, China
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does China to UK shipping take?
- Sea freight to Felixstowe/Southampton is typically 30–40 days; China–Europe rail is around 18–22 days; air freight 4–7 days. Forwarders confirm exact schedules against sailing and departure dates.
- Is rail freight from China to the UK worth it?
- Rail sits between sea and air on cost and speed (~18–22 days), making it useful for time-sensitive but budget-conscious cargo. Availability and rates vary with capacity — post a request for current options.
- What customs do UK imports from China need?
- GB imports are declared through HMRC’s Customs Declaration Service (CDS), with duty and import VAT (postponed VAT accounting available). Most UK forwarders on CargoLinked file these as standard.