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 4,039 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.

Concept International Shipping LtdUnclaimed

United Kingdom

Lakeside Building, Alexandra Park , Prescot Road, St Helens, Lancashire, WA10 3TT United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

ConneXion World CargoUnclaimed

United Kingdom

Unit 3, Blackburn Trading Estate , Northumberland Close, Stanwell, Middlesex United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

Conquer-Space Co LtdUnclaimed

China

Rm1810 Wantong Building Sungang Rd 3002 ,, Shenzhen, Guangdong China

Freight Forwarders

Conquest Shipping LtdUnclaimed

United Kingdom

Charter House , 450 High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1UF United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

CONSECO GLOBAL LOGISTICS,SHANGHAI CHINAUnclaimed

China

Shanghai baoshan,Gongkang road 50001 ,, Shanghai, China, 500001 China

Freight Forwarders

Consort Shipping LtdUnclaimed

United Kingdom

King George Dock ,, Hull, Yorkshire, HU9 5PR United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

Container Forwarding Solutions Ltd.Unclaimed

United Kingdom

17 SCHNEIDER CLOSE , 17, FELIXSTOWE, Suffolk, IP113SS United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

ContainerliftUnclaimed

United Kingdom

PO Box 582 ,, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1XS United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

Conti-FarLogistics(Hongkong)Co.,LtdUnclaimed

China

Room1704,Lijing Building,No.59 Busha Road,Longgang District,Shenzhen,Guangdong Provice ,, Longgang, China, 518000 China

Freight Forwarders

Continental Freight MastersUnclaimed

United Kingdom

40 Smarts Avenue ,, Birmingham, West Midlands, WS14 0PB United Kingdom

Air Freight

China to United Kingdom Shipping

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