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.

Hongkou District, China

Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200086, China

Freight Forwarders
HF

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IFE Global Mandale Park, United Kingdom

IFE Global Mandale Park, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
IG
United Kingdom

49 Arthur Street, Lakeside, Redditch England, B98 8JY, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
IF
Imperial SkyUnclaimed
Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Aberdeen, 57401, United Kingdom

Importers
IS
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Unit D, Horton Trading Estate , Stanwell Road, Horton, Colnbrook, Berkshire United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
IT
Stanwell Moor, United Kingdom

Horton Road Stanwell Moor, England, TW19 6BJ, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageSea / Ocean Freight
IT
Nanjing, China

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLLand / Road Transport
IL
In-OceanUnclaimed
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, 518000, China

Freight Forwarders
I
United Kingdom

Units 5 & 6 Alliance Close, Attleborough Fields Industrial Estate, Nuneaton England, CV11 6SD, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms Brokerage
IF
Solihull, United Kingdom

Office 4 & 5, Cranmore Park, Cranmore Avenue Solihull, B90 4LF, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PL
IC
Shanghai, China

Room 440, No. 1 Anyuan Road, Jingan District Shanghai, 200041, China

Sea / Ocean Freight
IC
Intermail plcUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Warehousing & Packing
IP

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.