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.

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XingyundaUnclaimed
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, 518000, China

Freight Forwarders
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Xpress-CargoUnclaimed
London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
X
Y&H cargoUnclaimed
China

China

Freight Forwarders
YC
Hangzhou, China

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310005, China

Freight Forwarders
YC
Bradford, United Kingdom

Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 8QS, United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
YG
London Heathrow, United Kingdom

Unit 2 Eversley Way, Thorpe Industrial Estate London Heathrow, England, TW20 8RG, United Kingdom

Freight ForwardersCustoms BrokerageAir FreightSea / Ocean Freight+1
Y2
Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5EW, United Kingdom

Hauliers / Trucking
YI
YFT LogisticsUnclaimed
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders
YL
YHCARGPUnclaimed
Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen, 518000, China

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.