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.

S&W LogisticsUnclaimed
Shanghai, China

Shanghai, 200081, China

Freight Forwarders
SL
SAA LogisticsUnclaimed
Bromley, United Kingdom

Bromley, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLRemovals+1
SL

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SAGA AsiaUnclaimed
Shanghai, China

Shanghai, 200020, China

Freight Forwarders
SA
Sagacity LogisticsUnclaimed
Shanghai, China

Shanghai, Shanghai, 200082, China

Freight Forwarders
SL
Sambest LtdUnclaimed
London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
SL
Samphire Cargo LtdUnclaimed
Dover, United Kingdom

Dover, Kent, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
SC
Sandford Freight UK LtdUnclaimed
Egham, United Kingdom

1 Meadlake Place, Thorpe Lea Rd, Egham England, TW20 8HE, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLAir FreightLand / Road Transport
SF
SANTRANSUnclaimed
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China

Freight Forwarders
S
Saros GlobalUnclaimed
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersAir FreightSea / Ocean FreightLand / Road Transport
SG
SARR Logistics UKUnclaimed
Colchester, United Kingdom

The Colchester Centre England, CO2 8JX, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir Freight+2
SL
Scanlon Freight LimitedUnclaimed
Egham, United Kingdom

Haleworth House, Tite Hill Egham, England, TW20 0LR, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir Freight+1
SF
Scanwell LogisticsUnclaimed
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, P.r.china, 518040, China

Freight Forwarders
SL
SCS LimitedUnclaimed
Ipswich, United Kingdom

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

Freight Software
SL
SDL ForwardUnclaimed
Shanghai, China

Shanghai, Shanghai, 200235, China

Freight Forwarders
SF
SDW Recruitment LtdUnclaimed
Southampton, United Kingdom

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Recruitment
SR
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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.