China to United Kingdom Shipping

China → United Kingdom trade lane

Browse 4,403 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.

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Recruitment
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AAA Cargo UKUnclaimed
London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PL
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Glasgow, United Kingdom

Suite 2/3, 48 West George St Glasgow, Scotland, G2 1BP, United Kingdom

Customs BrokerageLand / Road Transport
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Belfast, United Kingdom

Belfast, Antrim, BT1 2LA, United Kingdom

Air Freight
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Southampton, United Kingdom

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersLand / Road Transport
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AbcUnclaimed
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Freight Forwarders
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China

# 1806, China

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageAir FreightSea / Ocean Freight
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 5SS, United Kingdom

Sea Port Authorities and Operators
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Romford, United Kingdom

Romford, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Leeds, United Kingdom

Ricketts House, Stourton Business Park, Queen Street Leeds, England, LS10 1DS, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PL
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West Bromwich, United Kingdom

West Bromwich, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Belfast, United Kingdom

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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ACC WorldwideUnclaimed
Gravesend, United Kingdom

Whitehall Place, 47 The Terrace, Gravesend England, DA12 2DL, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageAir FreightSea / Ocean Freight+2
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Basildon, United Kingdom

Basildon, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Unit 1, Site 4, Howe Moss Drive, Kirkhill Industrial Estate, Dyce Aberdeen, AB21 0GL, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Kettering, United Kingdom

Kettering, England, United Kingdom

Rail Operators & Agents
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Newport Pagnell, United Kingdom

Bedford Heights Newport Pagnell, England, MK41 7PH, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageAir FreightSea / Ocean Freight+1
AL
Guangzhou, China

No. 268 Dongfeng Middle Road Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510030, China

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PL
AL
Belvedere, United Kingdom

Belvedere, England, United Kingdom

Hauliers / Trucking
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Egham, United Kingdom

Egham, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PL
AF
AD CargoUnclaimed
Wembley, United Kingdom

Wembley, England, United Kingdom

Customs BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir FreightSea / Ocean Freight
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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.