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.

United Kingdom

Units E, F&G, Griffin Industrial Park, Totton, Southampton England, SO40 3SH, United Kingdom

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Hook, United Kingdom

Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9DX, United Kingdom

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Normandy, United Kingdom

Normandy, United Kingdom

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Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, Luohu District, 518001, China

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Longgang District Shenzhen, China

Longgang District Shenzhen, 518129, China

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Bedford, United Kingdom

Station Road, Ridgmont Bedford, England, MK43 0XP, United Kingdom

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Speed-upUnclaimed
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, 518000, China

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SPEEDY CARGOUnclaimed
London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Air Freight
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Thame, United Kingdom

Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3HZ, United Kingdom

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China

Room 636, Building 1, Haigui Mansion, Xingheng Rd, Chenggong District, Kunming Yunnan, 650213, China

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Shinan District, China

Shinan District, Shinan, 266000, China

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London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

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STC LOGISTICSUnclaimed
Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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Northampton, United Kingdom

Northampton, United Kingdom

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StoreitallUnclaimed
South Lowestoft Industrial Estate, United Kingdom

South Lowestoft Industrial Estate, Uk, NR33, United Kingdom

Warehousing & Packing
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STS AsiaUnclaimed
Shanghai, China

Shanghai, Shanghai, 200080, China

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Shennan East Road, China

RM 1905, Shenrun Building, No Shennan East Road, 1001, China

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London, United Kingdom

London, W37qs, United Kingdom

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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.