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.
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See placement options →Witham, Essex, CM8 3YQ, United Kingdom
Futian, Shenzhen, 518000, China
Liaoning, Dalian, China
Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315000, China
Selby, England, United Kingdom
Shenzhen, 518000, China
Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 7AQ, United Kingdom
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Grays, Essex, RM20 4XP, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Lyon Business Park , River Road, Barking, Essex United Kingdom
Mandal House Grangemouth, Scotland, FK3 8AE, United Kingdom
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8AX, United Kingdom
Colchester, England, United Kingdom
Room 1F020-27, Jinfu Yuan, 680 Chouzhou North Road, Yiwu Int'l Trade City Jinhua, Zhejiang, 322000, China
Qingdao, Qingdao, 261000, China
Beijing, Beijing, 100312, China
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Shenzhen, 518001, China
Watford, England, United Kingdom
Gravesend, England, United Kingdom
Luohu District, Shenzhen, 518001, China
Stowmarket, England, United Kingdom
Shanghai, China
Shenzhen, China
Shanghai, China
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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.