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.

Emperor Place, China

Emperor Place, Tianjin, 300000, China

Freight Forwarders
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Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China

Freight Forwarders
HL
Solihull, United Kingdom

Solihull, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersAir FreightSea / Ocean Freight
HL
Haul&StoreUnclaimed
Camberley, United Kingdom

Camberley, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLLand / Road Transport
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Haulage UKUnclaimed
Knighton, United Kingdom

Knighton, Powys, LD71AG, United Kingdom

Hauliers / Trucking
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HaulysticUnclaimed
Harmandsworth, United Kingdom

Harmandsworth, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLLand / Road Transport
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Slough, United Kingdom

Unit 11 Britannia Industrial Estate, Poyle Road, Colnbrook Slough, SL3 0BH, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersAir FreightSea / Ocean FreightLand / Road Transport
HG
Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersSea / Ocean Freight
HS
HC-CUSTOMSUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Customs Brokers
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HE Cargo LtdUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
HC

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.