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.

Achilles Int'l Logistics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Unclaimed

China

Room 409, No.46, Lane 225, Chenyang Road , Oriental Modern Commercial Plaza,, Pudong, China, 201202 China

Air Freight

ACR International Logistics Co.,ltdUnclaimed

China

Rm 1209,DongFeng Building, ShenNan Zhong , oversea6@acrinter.com, SHENZHEN, CHINA, 518000 China

Freight Forwarders

Across Pacific Shipping CO,. LTDUnclaimed

China

10F, Block A, Haide Bldg, Nanxin Road, Nanshan District ,, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000 China

Freight Forwarders

Across Pacific Shipping Co., LimitedUnclaimed

China

Qianhai Yihao building, Nansha District,, Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518000 China Phone: +86 (0)755 86625506

Freight Forwarders

Across Pacific Shipping Co.,Limited (NVOCC NO.: MOC-NV 09615)Unclaimed

China

Room 802,8F,Tower A,Qianhai Yihao Blgd, No.5033,Menghai Avenue,Nanshan District, Shenzhen,China ,, Shenzhen, CHINA, 518000 China

Freight Forwarders

Action Global Forwarding LimitedUnclaimed

United Kingdom

19/20 The Mill , Horton Road, Stanwell Moor, Staines, Middlesex, TW19 6BJ United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

Action Global Logistics LimitedUnclaimed

United Kingdom

Horatio House , Galleyemead Road, Colnbrook, Berkshire, SL3 0EN United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

Action Roadways LtdUnclaimed

United Kingdom

Unit 2, River Wharf , Mulberry Way, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6AR United Kingdom

Hauliers / Trucking

Active International Cargo Limited->LATIN AMERICANUnclaimed

China

3E18,3F,SKY SEA BUILDING, SOUTH ROAD DONGMEN 3001NO., LUO HU DISTRICT, SHENZHEN ,, Shenzhen,, Gd, 518000 China

Freight Forwarders

Actwell-logisticsUnclaimed

China

Shennandadao Street, XinWendasha Building , ROOM:3012, Futian, Shenzhen, 518034 China

Freight Forwarders

China to United Kingdom Shipping

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