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.

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Liverpool, United Kingdom

Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 0RD, United Kingdom

Legal & Consultants
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Argall Avenue, United Kingdom

Argall Avenue, London Uk, E10 7QE, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Removals
RE
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Birmingham, West Midlands, B75 5BT, United Kingdom

Removals
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Camden, United Kingdom

Camden, London, WC1H 8JX, United Kingdom

Removals
RL
FuLiTianHeCommerical Mansion, China

# FuLiTianHeCommerical Mansion, 1708, China

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageAir FreightSea / Ocean Freight+1
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RIF WorldwideUnclaimed
Kunming, China

Kunming, China

Freight Forwarders
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Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Tewkesbury, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLRemovalsLand / Road Transport
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ROROUnclaimed
London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Events & Exhibition Forwarders
R
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Legal & Consultants
RD

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.