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.

AlexUnclaimed
Salinas, United Kingdom

Salinas, Ca, 93905, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Cardiff, United Kingdom

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 4LL, United Kingdom

Air Freight
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ALG Co.,ltdUnclaimed
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, 518000, China

Freight Forwarders
AC
Belfast, United Kingdom

Belfast, United Kingdom

Customs BrokerageAir FreightSea / Ocean FreightLand / Road Transport
AC
Belfast, United Kingdom

Belfast, Antrim, BT3 9JL, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
AS
AllencoUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Allied GroupUnclaimed
Armagh, United Kingdom

2 Edenaveys Industrial Estate, bt601nf Armagh, United Kingdom

Customs Brokerage
AG
ALPI ChinaUnclaimed
Central Park Jingan, China

Rm Central Park Jingan, Shanghai, 2009, China

Freight Forwarders
AC
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Couriers, Mail & Express
AC
United Kingdom

No.3 Building, North Weald Airfield, North Weald CM16 6HR, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLLand / Road Transport
AN
Amiri CargoUnclaimed
London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
AC
AMNUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Equipment Suppliers
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Widnes, United Kingdom

Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0NX, United Kingdom

Warehousing & Packing
AW

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.