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.

Yiwu, China

Yiwu, China

Freight ForwardersAir FreightSea / Ocean Freight
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Bradford, United Kingdom

Bradford, England, BD17 6JZ, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersAir Freight
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Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Unit 6 Priors industrial estate, Priors Way Maidenhead, England, SL6 2HP, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PL
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Eastleigh, United Kingdom

Unit 9 Goodwood Rd Eastleigh, England, SO50 4NT, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir Freight+2
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Churchill, United Kingdom

Churchill, Bristol, BS25 5PJ, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Freight MindsUnclaimed
London Heathrow, United Kingdom

London Heathrow, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir Freight+2
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Bristol, United Kingdom

Bristol, United Kingdom

Recruitment
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Freight-x.netUnclaimed
Telford, United Kingdom

Telford, Shropshire, TF1 9AG, United Kingdom

Freight Exchange
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Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 5UJ, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Freightbox UKUnclaimed
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir Freight+3
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Billericay, United Kingdom

Billericay, Essex, CM12 0BT, United Kingdom

Freight Software
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Dover, United Kingdom

Dover, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersAir Freight
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London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Rail Operators & Agents
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FreightPaulUnclaimed
Bao'An District, China

Bao'An District, Shenzhen, China

Freight Forwarders
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FreightSuiteUnclaimed
London, United Kingdom

26 Rushworth Street London, England, SE1 0RB, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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FSC OceansUnclaimed
Putney, United Kingdom

Putney, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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FulfillmanUnclaimed
Customers, China

No risk free sourcing no hidden fee, Trusted by over Customers, Zhejiang, 2000, China

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PL
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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.