China to United Kingdom Shipping
China → United Kingdom trade lane
Browse 4,403 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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Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G31 4HZ, United Kingdom
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Aldridge, England, United Kingdom
Qingdao, Shandong, 266071, China
Shanghai, 200082, China
Guangzhou, 510000, China
Fareham, England, United Kingdom
Bishops Stortford, England, United Kingdom
Suite B, Fernwood House, Roman Road, Mountnessing, Brentwood England, CM15 0UG, United Kingdom
Kunshan, China
Rm102, Logistics Service Building , Baotong Road, Kunshan, Jiangsu, 215300 China
11-15 Schneider Close, Carr Road Commercial Centre Felixstowe, IP11 3SS, United Kingdom
Shenzhen, China
Shanghai, 200052, China
Cangzhou, Hebei, China
Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom
Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518026, China
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Shenzhen, Guangdong/china, 518000, China
Falkirk, Falkirk, EH51 0QG, 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.