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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Fn Customs LimitedUnclaimed
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms Brokerage
FC
Foresmart Forwarding LTDUnclaimed
China

Room 705, Tower A, Vanke Wanzhi Tiandi, Bulong Road, Longgang District, Shenzhen Guangdong, China

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLAir FreightSea / Ocean Freight
FF
FOREST SHIPPING International LtdUnclaimed
Xuegang North Rd, China

Addr：East Block: 32nd floor, Room 3205-3206, East Block and West Block: 33rd floor, Room 3301-3304&3307-3309, Building 6, Phase 2, TianAn Cloud Park Xuegang North Rd, 2018, China

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir Freight+2
FS
ForestShippingUnclaimed
Nanshan, China

Nanshan, Shenzhen, 518055, China

Freight Forwarders
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Fortis Freight UK LtdUnclaimed
United Kingdom

Suite 7A, 2nd Floor Adelphi Mill, Grimshaw Lane, Bollington England, SK10 5JB, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLAir FreightSea / Ocean Freight
FF
Fortitude Global Logistics LimitedUnclaimed
East Hanningfield, United Kingdom

East Hanningfield, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersAir FreightSea / Ocean FreightLand / Road Transport
FG
Fosseway Transport SolutionsUnclaimed
Leicester, United Kingdom

50 Boston Road, Gorse Hill Industrial Estate Leicester, LE4 1AA, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PL
FT
FP Marine Risks LtdUnclaimed
London, United Kingdom

London, London, EC3M 4BS, United Kingdom

Finance & Factoring
FM
Fracht Group - UKUnclaimed
Fort Parkway, United Kingdom

Fort Dunlop, Unit 111-113 Fort Parkway, England, B24 9FD, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
FG
FRANCE LINEUnclaimed
Manchester, United Kingdom

Manchester, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Fraser FreightUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
FF
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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.