Sea freight · China → UK
Sea freight from China to the UK — FCL and LCL into Felixstowe, London Gateway, and Southampton.
Move cargo from Shenzhen, Ningbo, or Shanghai to Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway, and onward warehouses across Great Britain.
Port-to-port planning range
Core UK gateways
CBM LCL break-even guide
Quote turnaround
Port-to-port planning
Ocean transit times from China to UK.
FCL planning ranges from Yantian, Shekou, Nansha, Shanghai, Ningbo, and Qingdao. The quote confirms the exact sailing and cutoff.
| Destination port | FCL planning range | Route note |
|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 28-34 days | East and central England |
| London Gateway | 29-36 days | London, Midlands, and retail DCs |
| Southampton | 30-38 days | South and west distribution |
How it works
From supplier pickup to UK delivery, in four moves.
Pickup & consolidate
Receive supplier cargo, confirm cartons, and choose FCL or LCL against the CBM break-even.
Prepare import docs
Commercial invoice, packing list, HS codes, and importer details are checked before sailing.
Track the ocean leg
See vessel milestones, ETA changes, and port handoff status in one thread.
Clear & deliver
Coordinate UK clearance, duty structure, final-mile trucking, and the receiving window.
Which UK ports can you deliver through?
Felixstowe, London Gateway, and Southampton are the core gateways. We quote the port and final-mile combination against the receiving address.
Is DDP available to the UK?
DDP can be quoted when the product, importer, and destination qualify. The quote will separate freight, customs, duty, VAT, and final-mile responsibilities.
Should I choose FCL or LCL?
For many lanes, around 12–15 CBM is a useful starting point for comparing LCL with a full container. We price both with handling and delivery included.
What is the difference between port-to-port and door-to-door transit time?
Port-to-port measures only the main vessel or flight leg. Door-to-door also includes supplier pickup, export handling, consolidation, customs clearance, deconsolidation, appointments, and final delivery. Use the door-to-door range for inventory planning because those handoffs often explain more delay than the advertised main-leg transit.
UK lane quote
Get a China → UK FCL/LCL comparison in 24 hours.
Send the origin, UK postcode, cargo volume, and target date. We will map the gateway, customs path, and delivery plan.
Get a China → UK FCL/LCL comparison in 24 hours.
Send the origin, UK postcode, cargo volume, and target date. We will map the gateway, customs path, and delivery plan.