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.

TPL ProjectUnclaimed
Marintec, China

Marintec, Shanghai, 2021, China

Freight Forwarders
TP
United Kingdom

Unit 2 Larkfield Mill Bellingham Way, Larkfield, Aylesford England, ME20 6SQ, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir Freight+3
TG
TQ ExpressUnclaimed
Manchester, United Kingdom

Manchester, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
TE

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TR ShippingUnclaimed
Belfast, United Kingdom

Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
TS
Pudsey, United Kingdom

Pudsey, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersSea / Ocean Freight
TS
Basildon, United Kingdom

Juniper Terminal, 4 Juniper Park West, Fenton Way Basildon, England, SS15 6SJ, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLAir Freight+2
TG
United Kingdom

Eastfield Road, South Killingholme, Immingham England, DN40 3DQ, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersLand / Road Transport
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Trans Ltd.Unclaimed
London, United Kingdom

London, London, EC1A 1HQ, United Kingdom

Couriers, Mail & Express
TL
TRANS-HOPEUnclaimed
Qingdao, China

Qingdao, 266000, China

Freight Forwarders
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China

China

Changsha Transasia Transport International Logistics co.,Ltd Room 2003,Vaya International Fortune Center, No.469 Wan Jia Li Road, Yu Hua District, Chang Sha City, Hu Nan Province , Shenzhen Transasia Transport International Logistics co.,Ltd Address:Room 606,Building B, Gangzhilong Business Center,Longhua District, Shenzhen City,China. WCA Network: 927553., Hunan Changsha, China, 410000 China

Freight Forwarders
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London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
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Transcars LtdUnclaimed
Purfleet, United Kingdom

Purfleet, Essex, RM15 4YD, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
TL
London, United Kingdom

London, London, N1 7GU, United Kingdom

Freight Software
TL
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Wirral Business Centre , Dock Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
TE

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.