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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Wellls shippingUnclaimed
Luohu District, China

Luohu District, Shenzhen, 518008, China

Freight Forwarders
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Wellstock.Net LtdUnclaimed
Romford, United Kingdom

Romford, England, United Kingdom

Freight Software
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Westbound Logistics Services LtdUnclaimed
Basildon, United Kingdom

Units 18-19, Olympic Business Park, Basildon England, SS14 3EX, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir Freight+2
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Western Airfreight LtdUnclaimed
Addlestone, United Kingdom

Addlestone, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Westmond Logistics LtdUnclaimed
Bangor, United Kingdom

Bangor, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLAir FreightSea / Ocean Freight+1
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Westward FreightUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Leigh House , Station Approach, Bexleyheath, Kent United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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WFLUnclaimed
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, 518000, China

Freight Forwarders
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WFS International LimitedUnclaimed
Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom

Bishops Stortford, England, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Widesafe.comUnclaimed
Xi'An, China

Xi'An, 710000, China

Rail Operators & Agents
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Williams Haulage LtdUnclaimed
United Kingdom

Williams Haulage, Old Station Road, Cynwyd, Corwen LL21 0LB, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersWarehousing & 3PLLand / Road Transport
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Wilson ForwardingUnclaimed
Ipswich, United Kingdom

Ipswich, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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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.