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.

LK WorldwideUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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Lloyd'sUnclaimed
London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

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Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou, China

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Great Blakenham, United Kingdom

Great Blakenham, Suffolk, IP6 0NX, United Kingdom

Warehousing & Packing
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Reading, United Kingdom

Reading, England, United Kingdom

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LOGUnclaimed
深圳市, China

深圳市, 广东省, 518000, China

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LogicoUnclaimed
Felixstowe, United Kingdom

Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 4SH, United Kingdom

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Stratford Upon Avon, United Kingdom

Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9NQ, United Kingdom

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Luton, United Kingdom

Luton, Bedfordshire, Lu7, United Kingdom

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Bradford, United Kingdom

Bradford, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Glasgow, United Kingdom

Glasgow, Scotland, G14 0LN, United Kingdom

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Lojistico LTDUnclaimed
London, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

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Heathrow, United Kingdom

Heathrow, London, TW4 6BH, United Kingdom

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Long SailUnclaimed
Luohu, China

Luohu, Sungang, 518020, China

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LongsailUnclaimed
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, China

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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.