China to United Kingdom Shipping

China → United Kingdom trade lane

Browse 4,403 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.

PrepInChinaUnclaimed
Yiwu, China

Yiwu, Zhejiang, China

Freight ForwardersCustoms Brokerage
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Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, 518000, China

Freight Forwarders
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London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersAir FreightSea / Ocean FreightLand / Road Transport
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Tamworth, United Kingdom

Tamworth, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLLand / Road Transport
PL
Ipswich, United Kingdom

Simarco House, Crittall Road, Witham Witham Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLLand / Road Transport
PF
ProgoUnclaimed
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, 518000, China

Air Freight
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
PL
Aldershot, United Kingdom

Aldershot, England, United Kingdom

Hauliers / Trucking
PL
Colnbrook, United Kingdom

Colnbrook, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PL
PF
Felixstowe, United Kingdom

Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 3GB, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Wembley, United Kingdom

Wembley, Uk, HA0 1NU, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
PL
Fareham, United Kingdom

Fareham, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageAir FreightSea / Ocean Freight
PW
United Kingdom

Premier House, 46 Church Street, Staines-upon-Thames England, TW18 4XR, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
PW
PublishipUnclaimed
Liverpool, United Kingdom

9th Floor, Royal Liver Building Pier Head Liverpool, England, L3 1HU, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Martyr Worthy, United Kingdom

Martyr Worthy, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
PC
Felixstowe, United Kingdom

Felixstowe, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
PC
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLSea / Ocean Freight
QL
QED FreightUnclaimed
Dover, United Kingdom

Dover, England, United Kingdom

Hauliers / Trucking
QF

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.