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 →Changsha, 410004, China
Shanghai, Shanghai, 201206, China
United Kingdom
Providing services to & from Europe, Central Asia, Middle East, Far East, especially Afghanistan , P. O. Box 663, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL11WW United Kingdom
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7DP, United Kingdom
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7DP, United Kingdom
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Blackburn, England, United Kingdom
Addlestone, England, United Kingdom
London, Na, WC2H 7DQ, United Kingdom
Chongqing, 401147, China
Huangpu, Shanghai, 200001, China
Shanghai, Shanghai/china, 200003, China
Tianjin, China
Guangdong, 523000, China
Ashford, Middlesex, TW15 1AU, United Kingdom
Birchwood Way, Cotes Park Industrial Estate, Somercotes, Alfreton England, DE55 4QQ, United Kingdom
Shenzhen, 518000, China
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Luohu, Shenzhen, 518000, China
Luohu, Shenzhen, 518000, China
Dalian City, Liaoning, China
Dalian, 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.