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.

China to United Kingdom Shipping

China → United Kingdom trade lane

Browse 4,038 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.

Allseas Global LogisticsUnclaimed

United Kingdom

Maple House , Sandbrook Way, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11 1LQ United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

Alltrade Post LtdUnclaimed

United Kingdom

Unit 3 Kencot Industrial Estate , Kencot Way, Erith, Kent, DA18 4AB United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

Allways International Freight Forwarding LtdUnclaimed

United Kingdom

Saxon House, Upminster Trading Park , Warley Street, Upminster, London, RM14 3PJ United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

Ally Global Forwarding LtdUnclaimed

United Kingdom

Turner Business Centre , Greengate, Manchester, England, M24 1RU United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

ALSACARGO LOGISTICS (SHANGHAI) CO.,LTDUnclaimed

China

ROOM 10B, 578 YINGKOU RD, SHANGHAI ,, SHANGHAI, SHANGHAI, 200433 China

Freight Forwarders

AM Global Logistics Ltd.Unclaimed

United Kingdom

2 nd. Floor , 40 Victoria Way, Charlton, London, M5 3EZ United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

AMASS Freight INt(shenzhen)Ltd ZHONGSHAN BRANCHUnclaimed

China

Room 707North Tower Holiday Plaza,No.6 Xinzhong Road,Zhongshan City,Guangdong Province,CHINA ,, ZHONGSHAN, CHINA, 528400 China

Freight Forwarders

Amass Freight International Co., LtdUnclaimed

China

Room 1902, Merchants Bank Building ,, No. 518 Jianshe Rd., Jianghan District, Wuhan, Hubei , China, 430100 China

Freight Forwarders

Ambassador RecruitmentUnclaimed

United Kingdom

Meridain House, Road One , Winsford Industrial Estate, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3QG United Kingdom

Recruitment

AMD Courier LtdUnclaimed

United Kingdom

11 Brixworth Road , Holcot, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9SJ United Kingdom

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China to United Kingdom Shipping

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