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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NKR FreightUnclaimed
Leicester, United Kingdom

Unit 3, Cobden House, Cobden St Leicester, England, LE1 2LB, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir Freight+2
NF
Heathrow, United Kingdom

Heathrow, Middlesex, UB11 1AF, United Kingdom

Freight Exchange
NF
Shanghai, China

Shanghai, 200030, China

Freight Forwarders
NS
Noah ExpressUnclaimed
Chaoyang, China

Chaoyang, 100028, China

General Service Agents (GSA)
NE
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Spinney Park Industrial Estate , Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
ND
Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5QD, United Kingdom

Equipment Suppliers
NT
NOVUnclaimed
District Luohu, China

District Luohu, Shenzhen, 518000, China

Freight Forwarders
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NTEX LtdUnclaimed
Stallingborough, United Kingdom

Stallingborough, Lincolnshire, DN41 8DU, United Kingdom

Hauliers / Trucking
NL
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersLand / Road Transport
NR
NV CARGOUnclaimed
New Malden, United Kingdom

2nd floor, Dawson house, 131-135 High Street New Malden, KT3 4BH, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir Freight+1
NC
Ocean CrownshUnclaimed
Shanghai, China

Shanghai, 200081, China

Air Freight
OC
Maldon, United Kingdom

Maldon, Essex, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
OE

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.