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.
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Shenzhen, China
Shenzhen, China
Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5LE, United Kingdom
Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8LA, United Kingdom
Kirana Two Office Tower, 8th Floor 8F, Jl. Boulevard Timur No. 88, Kelapa Gading Timur Jakarta Utara, Shanghai, China
Manchester, United Kingdom
Shanghai, China
Shanghai, Shanghai, 200000, China
Gipping Farm, Gipping Road, Stowupland, Stowmarket England, IP14 4BB, United Kingdom
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510250, China
124 City Road London, England, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Luohu District, Shenzhen, 518001, China
Building 7 Science & Technology Industrial Park, 1980, China
Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200437, China
Felixstowe, England, United Kingdom
Oldbury, England, United Kingdom
Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518128, China
Zhongshan, Guangdong, China
Belfast, Antrim, BT15 5DB, 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.