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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Thatcham, United Kingdom

6 Gables Way Thatcham, England, RG19 4ZA, United Kingdom

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 6AL, United Kingdom

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G Hammond PLCUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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Hongkou, China

Hongkou, 200082, China

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G.E.LogisticsUnclaimed
Shanghai, China

Shanghai, 200032, China

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Ningbo, China

Ningbo, 315000, China

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G.S.L.Unclaimed
Shanghai, China

Shanghai, China

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Manchester, United Kingdom

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, China

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

London, United Kingdom

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GBA ServicesUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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Dartford, United Kingdom

Dartford, Kent, DA1 2JS, United Kingdom

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London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

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China

Unit 1114, China

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London, United Kingdom

London, Greater London, WC1N 3AX, United Kingdom

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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.