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.

Shanghai, China

Shanghai Head Office: Room 3701B, BM Tower, No. 218 Wusong Road, Hong Kou District 200082, China

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PL
BF

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Best MoveUnclaimed
London, United Kingdom

London, London, W1H 7TD, United Kingdom

Removals
BM
BEST SKYOCEANUnclaimed
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLLand / Road Transport
BS
Bridgwater, United Kingdom

Office 8-9, Unit 3 East Quay Bridgwater, TA6 3DB, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersAir FreightLand / Road Transport
BA
London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Elm Grove , Wimbledon, London United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
BL
BiocairUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
B
BlackthorneUnclaimed
Windsor, United Kingdom

Windsor, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
B
Shepperton Marina, United Kingdom

Unit 13–17 Shepperton Marina, England, TW17 8NS, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersAir Freight
BI
BLT FlexitankUnclaimed
China

Shandong, 266000, China

Warehousing & Packing
BF
BMIUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Air Freight
B
Camberley, United Kingdom

Camberley, Surrey, GU17 9EN, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
BL
Tamil Nadu, China

No. 5 Fuchang Road, Haizhu District, 600 001 Chennai Tamil Nadu, China

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLAir FreightSea / Ocean Freight
BS

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.