Routes

Shipping from China to the United Kingdom

We're a Chinese freight forwarder operating from the origin, where your goods are made and loaded. Importing directly from China brings barriers —the language, the distance, who to turn to— and our job is to make them a non-issue. We handle your shipment from China to the United Kingdom end to end —transport, documentation and customs—, with a close, personal service in Spanish when you need it, and the prices you only get by working from the origin itself.

Why work with a forwarder at origin

Better price, no middlemen

You work with the people at the port of departure in China, not a middleman in the UK that subcontracts. Fewer links, better price.

Control from the factory

We're where your goods are made and loaded: we coordinate pickup, consolidation and shipping from the very first metre.

We know the ground

We know Chinese carriers, ports and export formalities inside out. We pick the best combination of factory, port and carrier to the UK.

We assist you in English

We work in writing and keep everything documented in English, the common standard in international shipping, and in Spanish when you need it. Every detail stays clear for both sides — no language barrier with the origin.

Entry ports in the United Kingdom

The best port depends on where your final destination in the UK is. We pick the one that connects best to cut inland transport cost and time.

Felixstowe

The UK's largest container port, handling almost half of the country's traffic. It's the natural entry for Asian cargo, with direct ocean services from China and excellent rail and road connections to London, the Midlands and the whole country.

Southampton

The UK's second major container port, on the south coast, with direct services from Asia. Also very strong in automotive. A good entry for southern and western England.

London Gateway

A deep-water port on the Thames, modern and expanding, able to receive the largest container ships. Its large adjoining logistics park makes it ideal for direct distribution to the London area and the southeast.

Liverpool

The great gateway to northwest England (Liverpool2), with Atlantic services and good links to Manchester, the Midlands and the north. It brings cargo closer to its final destination in the northern half of the country.

We also operate with other UK points: London-Heathrow (airport LHR) · Teesport · Immingham · Tilbury

Transit times and transport modes

Sea · 30–40 days

The most cost-effective option. FCL (full container) or LCL (groupage) depending on your volume, to Felixstowe, Southampton or London Gateway.

Air · 5–7 days

For urgent or high-value cargo, via London-Heathrow (LHR) and other airports. Fast and tracked in real time.

Rail · 18–25 days

The China–Europe train also reaches the UK via the Channel Tunnel (the Yiwu–London line) or with a sea link from a continental terminal. A balance between price and speed for non-urgent shipments; the exact time depends on the route and departure.

Customs and taxes when importing into the UK

We take care of clearance. After Brexit, the UK is no longer part of the EU customs union and has its own import regime: to import you need a UK EORI (starting with GB) and an import declaration is filed with HMRC. Customs duty is settled under the UK Global Tariff (the country's own tariff, different from the EU's TARIC) along with import VAT, at 20% standard. VAT-registered businesses can use Postponed VAT Accounting, declaring it in their periodic return instead of paying it at the border. We help with tariff classification and coordinate clearance with a customs agent at destination, so your cargo enters without surprises.

How it works, step by step

  1. We collect at the factory in China and review the paperwork.
  2. Export clearance at origin and loading via the best Chinese port.
  3. International transport (sea, air or rail) with tracking.
  4. Import clearance in the UK: duty, VAT and formalities with HMRC.
  5. Final delivery to your warehouse or address, anywhere in the UK.

Importing from China to the UK?

Tell us what you need to move and where in the UK. We'll give you a clear quote, with every cost broken down and no surprises. No commitment.