Reliable ocean and air freight from China to UK. FCL, LCL, and DDP services. Door-to-door delivery available.
Choose the best option based on your cargo volume and timeline.
Full container. Best for 15+ CBM. 22-28 days to UK ports.
Shared container. Best for under 15 CBM. Weekly consolidation.
3-5 days delivery. Best for urgent and high-value shipments.
For eligible DDP shipments, we can arrange UK customs clearance, VAT handling and final delivery depending on destination, cargo type and service requirements.
We ship from all major Chinese ports.
We deliver to all major UK ports with nationwide distribution.
UK's largest container port. Serves East England and Midlands.
Southern gateway. Fast distribution to London and Southeast.
Deep-sea port near London. Modern facilities.
Northern gateway. Serves North England and Scotland.
Port-to-port estimates. Door delivery adds 2-5 days.
| Route | Sea FCL | Sea LCL | Air Freight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai → Felixstowe | 24-28 days | 26-32 days | 3-4 days |
| Shenzhen → Felixstowe | 26-32 days | 28-35 days | 4-5 days |
| Ningbo → Southampton | 25-30 days | 27-34 days | 4-5 days |
| Shanghai → Liverpool | 25-30 days | 27-34 days | 4-5 days |
Standard rate: 20%
Reduced rate: 5% (children's car seats, energy-saving materials)
Zero rate: 0% (most food, books, children's clothing)
Varies by HS code and country of origin. Applied to CIF value.
Under the UK's low-value consignment rules, goods not exceeding £135 may be treated differently for VAT depending on the seller and sales arrangement (e.g. sold directly to a UK consumer vs. imported by a business). Applicable rules should be confirmed for each shipment.
Shenzhen HQ with pickup from any Chinese factory.
Experienced with post-Brexit UK customs and VAT requirements.
Combine multiple orders into one shipment.
Real-time visibility from factory to UK door.
Customs, tax and product compliance requirements vary by cargo, importer, destination and current regulations. Requirements should be confirmed for each shipment.
