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.

Promote your company or event here

Reach shippers and forwarders browsing the CargoLinked directory.

See placement options →
SinowingUnclaimed
Shanghai, China

Shanghai, 200082, China

Freight Forwarders
S
SJA GroupUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
SG
SJS FreightUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
SF
Bristol, United Kingdom

Bristol, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersLand / Road Transport
SF
Lanzhou, China

Lanzhou, Gansu, China

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PL
SL
Skytrader LtdUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
SL
Berkhamsted, United Kingdom

Berkhamsted, Berkhamspted, HP4 1GE, United Kingdom

Couriers, Mail & Express
SD
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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

Freight Forwarders
SL
Luohu District, China

Luohu District, Shenzhen, 518000 China, China

Couriers, Mail & Express
SS
Heping, China

Heping, Tianjin, 300022, China

Freight Forwarders
SE
Stevenage, United Kingdom

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, Sg20eb, United Kingdom

Hauliers / Trucking
ST
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE15 9HR, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
SL
Source HutsUnclaimed
Baotou, China

Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China

Freight Forwarders
SH

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.