China to United Kingdom Shipping

China → United Kingdom trade lane

Browse 4,398 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.

Leeds, United Kingdom

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

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Tuscor LloydsUnclaimed
Manchester, United Kingdom

Manchester, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
TL
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Freight ForwardersSea / Ocean FreightLand / Road Transport
TS
Hayes, United Kingdom

Hayes, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir Freight+2
UC
UCH LogisticsUnclaimed
Colnbrook, United Kingdom

Colnbrook, Middlesex, SL3 0EN, United Kingdom

Hauliers / Trucking
UL
Bristol, United Kingdom

Bristol, United Kingdom

Export Associations
UE
West Bromwich, United Kingdom

West Bromwich, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLLand / Road Transport
UF
Brierley Hill, United Kingdom

Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2RD, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
UT
London, United Kingdom

London, London, B17 4lk, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
UW
Manchester, United Kingdom

Manchester, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PL
UW
Luohu, China

Luohu, Shenzhen, 518000, China

Couriers, Mail & Express
UL
Uni LogisticsUnclaimed
Shanghai, China

Shanghai, China

Freight Forwarders
UL
UNI-TOP GROUPUnclaimed
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518001, China

Freight Forwarders
UG
Camberley, United Kingdom

Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4BW, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
UL
Bradford, United Kingdom

Bradford, Bradford Business Park, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
UL
Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom

Bishops Stortford, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
UL
Union CargoUnclaimed
China Shenzhen, China

China Shenzhen, Guangdong, 510000, China

Freight Forwarders
UC

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.