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.

Longgang, China

Longgang, Shenzhen, 518116, China

Freight Forwarders
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Shanghai, China

Shanghai, Shanghai, 200080, China

Freight Forwarders
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United Kingdom

United Kingdom

CONTACT BEN DOHERTY , EMAIL: ben.doherty.askglobal@gmail.com, PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS, WORLDWIDE United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
AG
United Kingdom

Basildon England, SS15 6RZ, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersAir FreightSea / Ocean FreightLand / Road Transport
AF
Felixstowe, United Kingdom

Unit 5, Suite 18, Ferry Lane Felixstowe, England, IP11 3QU, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PL
AG
Asv FdUnclaimed
China

China

Removals
AF
London, United Kingdom

2 Veridion Way, Erith London, England, DA18 4AL, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir Freight+2
AF
Athus LtdUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
AL
Hayes London, United Kingdom

Hayes London, Middlesex, UB34UZ, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
AF
Zhengzhou, China

Zhengzhou, Henan, China

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLAir FreightSea / Ocean Freight+1
AE
United Kingdom

Chancery Gate Business Centre, St Mary's Road Slough SL3 7FL, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLLand / Road Transport
AG
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PL
AL
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLSea / Ocean FreightLand / Road Transport
AL
Manchester, United Kingdom

Unit 109, Ducie House, Ducie Street Manchester, M1 2JW, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageLand / Road Transport
AC
Station Road, United Kingdom

8A Mill Court Station Road, N11 1FR, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PL
AL

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.