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.

Woking, United Kingdom

Woking, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
EL
Et BrokersUnclaimed
Plymouth, United Kingdom

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Removals
EB

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ETL LogisticsUnclaimed
Shepperton, United Kingdom

Shepperton, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLSea / Ocean FreightLand / Road Transport
EL
EUF GroupUnclaimed
Romford, United Kingdom

Romford, Essex, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
EG
EurgentUnclaimed
Wales, United Kingdom

Wales, Wales, CF31 3PL, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Tamworth, United Kingdom

Unit 26-28 Lichfield Trading Estate, Lagrange Tamworth, B79 7XD, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
ES
EURONAUTICUnclaimed
Shanghai, China

Shanghai, Shanghai, RM1301, China

Freight Forwarders
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Ilford, United Kingdom

Ilford, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
EL
Colnbrook, United Kingdom

Colnbrook, Slough, SL3 0NW, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
EF
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Thrussington, Leicestershire United Kingdom

Removals
ER
Dunstable, United Kingdom

Dunstable, Beds, LU5 4GU, United Kingdom

Couriers, Mail & Express
ES
Ever ShineUnclaimed
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, 518000, China

Air Freight
ES
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, 518027, China

Freight Forwarders
EL
London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
EL

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.