China to United Kingdom Shipping
China → United Kingdom trade lane
Browse 4,398 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.
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Felixstowe, United Kingdom
Hounslow, England, United Kingdom
Ningbo, Zhejiang, 0574, China
Dongguan, Guangdong, 523000, China
Hongkou, Shanghai, 200081, China
Hongkou District, Hongkou District, 200086, China
London, United Kingdom
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
Office 4 & 5, Cranmore Park, Cranmore Avenue Solihull, B90 4LF, United Kingdom
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Room 440, No. 1 Anyuan Road, Jingan District Shanghai, 200041, China
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510470, China
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Florida Close , Hot Lane Industrial Estate, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire United Kingdom
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8DJ, United Kingdom
Burgess Hill, England, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Felixstowe, England, United Kingdom
Shanghai, Shanghai, 200000, China
London, London, WC1N 3AX, United Kingdom
Manchester, United Kingdom
Dartford, England, United Kingdom
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 7TP, United Kingdom
Rennes Drive Exeter, England, EX4 4RN, United Kingdom
Street No 411, Jafza North JAFZA Jebel Ali, 62217, China
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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.