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.
Shenzhen, China
Shenzhen, Guangdong, 418000, China
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Luohu, Shenzhen, 518000, China
Maldon, Essex, CM9 4GD, United Kingdom
Shanghai, 200070, China
Wembley, Uk, HA0 1NU, United Kingdom
Unit 2, Chancery Gate Business Centre, St Mary’s Road Langley, SL3 7FL, United Kingdom
Freetown, Sierra Leone, United Kingdom
Aberdeen, Moray, AB12 3LE, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Tamworth, United Kingdom
Longhua, Shenzhen, 518131, China
Longhua New District, Shenzhen, 518109, China
Xixiang, Baoan District, China
Simarco House, Crittall Road, Witham Witham England, United Kingdom
London, London, EC1V 9BD, United Kingdom
Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 3GB, United Kingdom
Wembley, Uk, HA0 1NU, United Kingdom
Fareham, England, United Kingdom
Premier House, 46 Church Street, Staines-upon-Thames England, TW18 4XR, United Kingdom
9th Floor, Royal Liver Building Pier Head Liverpool, England, L3 1HU, United Kingdom
Yuexiu, 510075, 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.