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.

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JIT LOGISTICSUnclaimed
Qingdao, China

Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, China

Freight Forwarders
JL
China

No.128 Renmin Road, Longhua District, Shenzhen Guangdong, 518110, China

Customs Brokerage
JF
JIYONGUnclaimed
Shinan District, China

Shinan District, 266000, China

Freight Forwarders
J
Hessle, United Kingdom

Hessle, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
JG
Poole, United Kingdom

380 Ringwood Road, Poole England, BH12 3LT, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
JP
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
JP
JPGLUnclaimed
Ashford, United Kingdom

Ashford, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PL
J
JS ForwardingUnclaimed
Felixstowe, United Kingdom

Felixstowe, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
JF
Motherwell, United Kingdom

1 Renshaw Place 2nd Floor West Wing, Excel House, Holytown Motherwell, ML1 4LF, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
JL
Liverpool, United Kingdom

Liverpool, Merseyside, L261TZ, United Kingdom

Couriers, Mail & Express
KF
London, United Kingdom

167 Fleet St London, EC4A 2EA, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageRemovalsAir Freight+1
KF
Kakotel LtdUnclaimed
Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO12, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
KL

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.