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.

Key Air & SeaUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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Roundthorn, United Kingdom

Millbrook Business Centre, Floats Road Roundthorn, England, M23 9YJ, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageAir FreightSea / Ocean Freight+1
KC

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Hinckley, United Kingdom

Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1SQ, United Kingdom

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KG LogisticsUnclaimed
United Kingdom

Address F3 Knights Park, Strood Rochester England, ME2 2LS, United Kingdom

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KL
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Sheffield, United Kingdom

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KT
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, China

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir Freight+1
KS
Hayes, United Kingdom

Unit 7 Adler Industrial Estate, Betam Road Hayes, UB3 1ST, United Kingdom

Air FreightSea / Ocean Freight
KC
KJ CargoUnclaimed
Brixton London, United Kingdom

Unit 1, Loughborough Centre Brixton London, England, SW9 7PD, United Kingdom

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KMB ShippingUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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Burnt Tree, United Kingdom

Castlemill, 2nd Floor West Wing Burnt Tree, DY4 7UF, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersAir FreightSea / Ocean FreightLand / Road Transport
KS
Fareham, United Kingdom

Fareham, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
KE
United Kingdom

Suite B, Fernwood House, Roman Road, Mountnessing, Brentwood England, CM15 0UG, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersAir FreightSea / Ocean FreightLand / Road Transport
KB
Felixstowe, United Kingdom

11-15 Schneider Close, Carr Road Commercial Centre Felixstowe, IP11 3SS, United Kingdom

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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.