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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CPTSUnclaimed
Tianjin, China

Tianjin, 300220, China

Rail Operators & Agents
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CREATIONUnclaimed
Changsha, China

Changsha, Hunan, 410000, China

Air Freight
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CRI LogisticsUnclaimed
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, 518000, China

Air Freight
CL
CRO LOGISTICSUnclaimed
Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China

Freight Forwarders
CL
United Kingdom

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

Freight Forwarders
CP
Southampton, United Kingdom

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
CL
CruiseUnclaimed
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, China

Freight Forwarders
C
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
CS
Addlestone, United Kingdom

Addlestone, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLRemovals
CE
Ashford, United Kingdom

Ashford, Middlesex, TW15 1AU, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
CF
United Kingdom

Birchwood Way, Cotes Park Industrial Estate, Somercotes, Alfreton England, DE55 4QQ, United Kingdom

Warehousing & 3PL
D&
Peterborough, United Kingdom

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLLand / Road Transport
DH
Dalian EpochUnclaimed
Dalian, China

Dalian, Liaoning, 116001, China

Freight Forwarders
DE

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.