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.

Delta Logistics (China) LtdUnclaimed

China

Rm 2201, Guidu Building , Chunfeng Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518001 China

Freight Forwarders

Deltion LimitedUnclaimed

United Kingdom

Swan House , 203 Swan Road, Hanworth, London, TW13 6LL United Kingdom

Freight Software

Despatch Point LimitedUnclaimed

United Kingdom

Unit 2 Moniton Estate , West Ham Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6NQ United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

deugro China Co., Ltd Shenzhen branchUnclaimed

China

Room 3008, Shenzhen Int'l Chamber of Commerce Tower,Fuhua 3 Road, Futian Central District, ,, Shenzhen, China, 518048 China

Freight Forwarders

Dewhurst Consultancy Services LimitedUnclaimed

United Kingdom

12 Cherry Way , Mill Lane, Horton, Berkshire, SL3 9PU United Kingdom

Air Freight

DEZARO LIMITEDUnclaimed

United Kingdom

D8 CHAMBERLAIN BUSINESS CENTRE CHAMBERLAIN ROAD , HULL, HULL, HUMBERSIDE, HU8 8HL United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

DFDS Transport (UK) LtdUnclaimed

United Kingdom

Stonehouse Lane ,, Purfleet, Essex United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

DFDS Transport LimitedUnclaimed

United Kingdom

International Ferry Terminal , Royal Quays, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 6EE United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

DFDS Transport LtdUnclaimed

United Kingdom

Kingsbury Link , Trinity Road, Piccadilly, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3EX United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

DHL Global ForwardingUnclaimed

United Kingdom

Augustine Close , Blackthorne Rd, Poyle, Berkshire, SL3 0ER United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

China to United Kingdom Shipping

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