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.

Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Removals
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Portsmouth, United Kingdom

White Recruitment Limited, Ameiva House, Quartremaine Rd Portsmouth, England, PO3 5QP, United Kingdom

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Worcester, United Kingdom

Worcester, England, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersLand / Road Transport
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Felixstowe, United Kingdom

WS Logistics Limited, 12 Summit Business Park, Felixstowe England, IP11 2JB, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLRemovals+2
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Futian District, China

Futian District, Shenzhen City, 518033, China

Freight Forwarders
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Wuhan, China

Auto Export Hits Record High: Over 1 Million Vehicles Shipped in One Month, Global Vehicle Shipping Opportunities Wuhan, Hubei, 2026, China

Freight ForwardersAir FreightSea / Ocean FreightLand / Road Transport
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Luohu District, China

Luohu District, Guangdong, China

Freight Forwarders
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Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageWarehousing & 3PLLand / Road Transport
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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.