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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MEGA LogisticsUnclaimed
Shanghai, China

Shanghai, 116693, China

Freight Forwarders
ML
Meridian Freight Services LTDUnclaimed
London Heathrow, United Kingdom

London Heathrow, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLAir FreightSea / Ocean Freight+1
MF
Merson ShippingUnclaimed
London, United Kingdom

London, London, EC9R, United Kingdom

Finance & Factoring
MS
Metoni LogisticsUnclaimed
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLLand / Road Transport
ML
Metro Shipping LimitedUnclaimed
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
MS
Metropol LtdUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
ML
MHT ForwardingUnclaimed
Abingdon, United Kingdom

Abingdon, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
MF
Milano MosaicsUnclaimed
Newport, United Kingdom

Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7JX, United Kingdom

Importers
MM
Mile Global LogisticsUnclaimed
United States, China

671 Brea Canyon Rd Ste 4, Walnut, CA United States, Zhejiang, 91789, China

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir Freight+2
MG
Milford Haven Port AuthorityUnclaimed
Milford Haven, United Kingdom

Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA73 3ER, United Kingdom

Sea Port Authorities and Operators
MH
Millennium Cargo Services LimitedUnclaimed
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Unit 3A & 3B Mitre Court, 38 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield Birmingham, England, B74 2LZ, United Kingdom

Air FreightSea / Ocean FreightLand / Road Transport
MC
Millennium Logistics UK LtdUnclaimed
Reading, United Kingdom

2 Bath Road, Castle Hill Reading, England, RG1 6NB, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
ML
Millson ShippingUnclaimed
Hongkou, China

Hongkou, Hongkou, 200080, China

Freight Forwarders
MS
Mimco Container LinesUnclaimed
Barking, United Kingdom

Barking, Essex, IG11 7XE, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
MC
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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.