China to UK Shipping Services

Sea Freight

Suitable for

Large-volume, non-urgent, cost-sensitive shipments.

Advantages

Lowest cost, ideal for full container load (FCL) or less than container load (LCL).

Transportation Options

FCL (Full Container Load): 20ft, 40ft, 40ft high cube, 45ft high cube.
LCL (Less than Container Load): Charged by cubic meter, suitable for smaller shipments.
Notes: LCL may be affected by other cargo’s customs clearance, leading to slightly longer transit times.

Main Ports

China: Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Tianjin, Dalian
UK: Felixstowe, Southampton, London, Immingham
Partner Carriers: Maersk, COSCO, MSC, CMA, and other renowned international carriers.

Air Freight

Suitable for

Time-sensitive shipments with high-speed requirements.

Advantages

Fast and reliable, 3–5 times quicker than sea freight.
Notes: Higher cost than sea freight; charges based on weight and volume.

Air Freight Billing

Gross Weight: Total weight of cargo plus packaging.
Volumetric Weight: Calculated as Length × Width × Height (in cubic meters).
Chargeable Weight: The greater of gross or volumetric weight is used for billing.

Estimated Transit Times to London

Beijing: 3–6 days, Tianjin: 3–7 days, Hong Kong: 3–6 days, Shenzhen: 4–7 days, Guangzhou: 4–7 days, Shanghai: 3–7 days, Chengdu: 5–8 days, Hangzhou: 4–6 days, Wuhan: 4–8 days, Chongqing: 5–8 days

Rail Freight 

Suitable for

Customers seeking a balance between speed and cost.

Route
Yiwu to London, approximately 12,000 km via Central Asia, Europe, and the English Channel.

Options

FCL or LCL available.

Advantages
Eco-friendly, more affordable than air freight, faster than sea freight.

Road Freight

Suitable for: 

Medium-speed shipments needing a balance between cost and transit time.
E-commerce goods,general cargo,and medium-to high-value products.

Advantages

1. Stable transit times of 12-20 dyas to the UK.
2. More affordable than air freight and significantly faster than sea freight.
3.Supports door-to-door,DDU/DDP,and Amazon FBA delivery.
 

Notes:

Transit time may fluctuate due to customs or seasonal traffic.
Peak periods may require early booking.

Comparison with other shipping modes:

Road freight offers a middle-ground solution,faster than sea freight,more economical than air freight.
And generally more flexible and quicker than rail freight for UK-bound shipments.