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.

Afro-Asia Shipping ConfederationUnclaimed

China

Floor 27, China Life Insurance Tower, No. 26, Renmin Road, Dalian, China , Afriglobe Shipping Complex 10, Adegbola Street, off No1 Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos, Dalian, PR China, 116000 China

Freight Forwarders

Agency Sector Management (UK) LtdUnclaimed

United Kingdom

41-45 Church Road ,, Ashford, Middlesex, TW15 2TQ United Kingdom

Freight Software

Aggio Global Logistics Shenzhen Co., LtdUnclaimed

China

703-704,Shen Kan Building, Shangbu Middle Road, Futian District ,, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518028 China

Freight Forwarders

AGL FORWARDING HK LIMITEDUnclaimed

China

SHENZHEN ,, SHENZHEN, CHINA, 518102 China

Freight Forwarders

AGS GROUP INTERNATIONAL FORWARDING CO.,LTDUnclaimed

China

Room 15H Zhenye Building Baoan South Road Luohu District Shenzhen China ,, SHENZHEN, CHINA, 518000 China

Freight Forwarders

Ahandle logistics companyUnclaimed

China

SHENZHEN ,, GUANGDONG, CHIAN, 518000 China

Freight Forwarders

AHG-DirectUnclaimed

United Kingdom

19 Cobblewood ,, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, TS3 9RW United Kingdom

Couriers, Mail & Express

AI InternationalUnclaimed

United Kingdom

5, Normans Mead , Neasden, London, NW10 0QG United Kingdom

Freight Forwarders

AI INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS CO.,LTDUnclaimed

China

NO652,Fujing Road,Panyu District, Guangzhou , China ,, Panyu, Shenzhen, 518000 China

Freight Forwarders

AIF Global Logistics Coo., LtdUnclaimed

China

22FL., Room 2202, No. 322, Xianxia Road, , Singular Mansion, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200336 China

Freight Forwarders

China to United Kingdom Shipping

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