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.

Shantou, China

Shantou, Shenhzhen, China

Freight Forwarders
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SinowingUnclaimed
Shanghai, China

Shanghai, 200082, China

Freight Forwarders
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Congleton, United Kingdom

Congleton, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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SJA GroupUnclaimed
Newport, United Kingdom

Newport, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
SG
SJS FreightUnclaimed
Felixstowe, United Kingdom

Felixstowe, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Bristol, United Kingdom

Bristol, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersLand / Road Transport
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Lanzhou, China

Lanzhou, Gansu, China

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PL
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Skytrader LtdUnclaimed
Warwick, United Kingdom

Warwick, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Berkhamsted, United Kingdom

Berkhamsted, Berkhamspted, HP4 1GE, United Kingdom

Couriers, Mail & Express
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Grays, United Kingdom

Grays, England, United Kingdom

Business & Innovation Centre , Sunderland Enterprise Park East, Wearfield, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Luohu District, China

Luohu District, Shenzhen, 518000 China, China

Couriers, Mail & Express
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Heping, China

Heping, Tianjin, 300022, China

Freight Forwarders
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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.