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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United Kingdom

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

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

Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China

Freight Forwarders
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Saros GlobalUnclaimed
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersAir FreightSea / Ocean FreightLand / Road Transport
SG
Hawkins Road, United Kingdom

The Colchester Centre Hawkins Road, England, CO2 8JX, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir Freight+2
SL
Bewbush; Crawley, United Kingdom

Bewbush; Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 6EP, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
SF
Egham, United Kingdom

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

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

Shenzhen, P.r.china, 518040, China

Freight Forwarders
SL
SCS LimitedUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Freight Software
SL
SDL ForwardUnclaimed
Shanghai, China

Shanghai, Shanghai, 200235, China

Freight Forwarders
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Sea WingUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
SW
Plymouth, United Kingdom

Plymouth, PL4 0HP, United Kingdom

Ship Chandlers
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Seafast GroupUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
SG

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.