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Save up to 35% on China-UK shipping costs

Freight Forwarding
China to United Kingdom

Post-Brexit compliant shipping from China to the UK. Customs clearance, duty calculation, and nationwide delivery.
  • London
  • Manchester
  • Birmingham
  • Glasgow
  • Liverpool
  • Nationwide UK
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Full cargo insurance available. If anything goes wrong, we handle it. Your shipment is protected.

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New to Post-Brexit China Imports?

Our London-based team handles HMRC customs, EORI registration, UK Global Tariff classification, and postponed VAT accounting setup.

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Why 5,000+ UK businesses trust us

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Partner for China
to UK Shipping

Since 2009, we’ve helped thousands of UK businesses import from China with confidence. Our teams in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and London handle post-Brexit customs, HMRC declarations, and nationwide delivery across England, Scotland, and Wales.
  • No hidden fees — full post-Brexit cost transparency
  • Door-to-door from China to any UK postcode
  • Dedicated UK-based account manager
  • Free 30-day warehousing in China before UK dispatch
  • Real-time tracking from Chinese port to UK delivery
  • Full cargo insurance with UK claims handling
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Tailored shipping solutions for UK importers

Who Ships from China to UK with ExFreight?

UK Amazon FBA & E-commerce Sellers

  • Direct delivery to all UK Amazon fulfillment centers
  • UK pallet specs (120×100cm) and FNSKU labeling
  • UK customs clearance and VAT handling included
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UK Importers & Wholesale Businesses

  • FCL & LCL ocean freight to Felixstowe and Southampton
  • Air freight to Heathrow, Manchester, East Midlands
  • Post-Brexit customs clearance and UKCA compliance
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Air Freight

  • FASTEST OPTION
Need it fast? Air freight from China reaches the UK in 5–8 days via direct flights to Heathrow, Manchester, and East Midlands.
  • 5-8 day delivery across the UK
  • Direct flights to LHR and EMA
  • Charter and oversized cargo available
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UK Amazon FBA Sellers

Special rates for FBA prep with UK pallet specs (120×100cm), FNSKU labeling, and delivery to all UK Amazon fulfillment centers.

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Direct Routes from China to United Kingdom

Complete UK Coverage from Every Port

We operate weekly freight services from Chinese ports to Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway, and Liverpool. Air cargo flies direct to London Heathrow, East Midlands, and Manchester.

Shanghai

to Felixstowe

Ningbo

to Southampton

Shenzhen

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to Liverpool

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Yiwu

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Shenzhen

to Manchester (Air)

Qingdao

to Felixstowe

Hong Kong

to East Midlands

Xiamen

to Southampton

Chengdu

to London (Rail)

Guangzhou

to Birmingham

Shanghai

to Glasgow

Ningbo

to Liverpool

Shenzhen

to Edinburgh

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Direct Routes from China to United Kingdom

Complete UK Coverage from Every Port

We operate weekly freight services from Chinese ports to Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway, and Liverpool. Air cargo flies direct to London Heathrow, East Midlands, and Manchester.

Shanghai

to Felixstowe

Ningbo

to Southampton

Shenzhen

to London Gateway

Guangzhou

to Liverpool

Shanghai

to Heathrow (Air)

Yiwu

to London (Rail)

Shenzhen

to Manchester (Air)

Qingdao

to Felixstowe

Hong Kong

to East Midlands

Xiamen

to Southampton

Chengdu

to London (Rail)

Guangzhou

to Birmingham

Shanghai

to Glasgow

Ningbo

to Liverpool

Shenzhen

to Edinburgh

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We deliver from China to every UK postcode — England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Contact us for bespoke routing, rail freight options, and post-Brexit duty optimization.

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Why Choose ExFreight

Rich Experience in Transportation

We transport goods through shipping by sea, air, rail, and international express delivery. 80% of our employees have over 10 years of work experience.

Save Up to 40% on Shipping

Our direct relationships with carriers mean lower rates passed directly to you. No middlemen, no markups.

Abundant Business Outlets

We have over 20 business branches throughout China, so no matter where your supplier is located, we can deliver to the nearest warehouse.

24/7 Online Support

Our team provides free shipping consultation services 24/7, 7 days a week. There are no geographical restrictions.

China Free Warehousing

In China, we offer free warehousing services for up to 30 days.

Transport of Oversized & Heavy Cargo

We have successful experience in transporting hydraulic machinery, molds, engines, industrial robots, and extra-long steel products.

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Trusted by 10,000+ businesses worldwide

What Our Customers Say

"Saved £45,000 on post-Brexit shipping costs"

After Brexit complicated our China imports, ExFreight streamlined everything. They handle CDS declarations, EORI documentation, and VAT using postponed accounting. Our costs dropped significantly.

John Smith

Supply Chain Manager at British Trade Co.
300+ shipments

  • London, UK

"Saved £45,000 on post-Brexit shipping costs"

After Brexit complicated our China imports, ExFreight streamlined everything. They handle CDS declarations, EORI documentation, and VAT using postponed accounting. Our costs dropped significantly.

John Smith

Supply Chain Manager at British Trade Co.
300+ shipments

  • London, UK

"Amazon UK FBA from Shenzhen — seamless customs"

Weekly FBA shipments to UK fulfillment centers. ExFreight manages UK customs, handles 20% VAT via PVA, and coordinates FBA delivery appointments. Not a single shipment delayed in 14 months.

David Nguyen

Import-Export Specialist at TechParts Inc.
300+ shipments

  • Manchester, UK

"Rail from Yiwu to London in 20 days"

The China-UK rail service through ExFreight is brilliant — faster than ocean, cheaper than air. Our fashion stock arrives in 20 days from Yiwu at a fraction of air freight cost.

John Smith

Supply Chain Manager at British Trade Co.
300+ shipments

  • Birmingham, UK

"Felixstowe clearance in under 24 hours"

ExFreight gets our containers through Felixstowe faster than any other forwarder. Their HMRC relationship and CDS expertise means our goods are released same day, every time.

David Nguyen

USA

350+ shipments

"Best post-Brexit customs partner for China imports"

Navigating UK customs after Brexit was overwhelming until we found ExFreight. They handle everything — commodity codes, UK Global Tariff rates, and UKCA marking requirements.

Maria Garcia

Spain

200+ shipments

"Reduced transit time by 8 days to Southampton"

ExFreight optimized our routing from Ningbo to Southampton and cut 8 days off our transit time. The cost savings from faster inventory turns more than offset the slightly higher freight rate.

John Smith

USA

400+ shipments

"Air freight to Heathrow — consistently under 6 days"

Our time-sensitive electronics ship from Shanghai to Heathrow in 5-6 days. ExFreight handles HMRC declarations and arranges same-day delivery to our Midlands warehouse.

Poland

Poland

150+ shipments

"Trustworthy partner through Brexit chaos and beyond"

ExFreight guided us through every post-Brexit regulatory change. Their proactive communication about new requirements kept our supply chain running without interruption.

Miguel Pérez

Mexico

500+ shipments

"LCL to London Gateway — best rates in the market"

For our smaller consignments, ExFreight LCL from Shanghai to London Gateway is unbeatable on price. The consolidation schedule is reliable and transit times are consistent.

Sarah Johnson

USA

280+ shipments
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FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does shipping from China to UK take?
Air freight takes 5–8 business days to Heathrow, Manchester, or East Midlands. Ocean FCL takes 30–35 days via Suez Canal to Felixstowe or Southampton. Ocean LCL adds 7–12 days. Rail freight offers 18–22 days via China-Europe railway. UK customs adds 1–3 business days.
Air freight: £3.50–£7.50 per kg. Ocean FCL 20′: £2,200–£5,500. Ocean FCL 40′: £2,800–£7,000. Ocean LCL: £45–£85 per CBM. Rail: ~40–60% of air cost. Post-Brexit customs broker fees: £50–£150 per entry. UK VAT at 20% on CIF plus duty.
Since Brexit, all goods go through HMRC customs via CDS. You need a GB EORI number, accurate commodity codes, and a declaration. UK VAT at 20% applies. UK Global Tariff replaced EU rates. Postponed VAT Accounting available for VAT-registered businesses. ExFreight handles all UK customs.
Felixstowe handles ~48% of UK container trade. Other ports: Southampton, London Gateway, Liverpool. Air: Heathrow (LHR), East Midlands (EMA), Manchester (MAN). ExFreight delivers nationwide from all UK gateways.
The UKCA mark replaced CE for GB market (England, Scotland, Wales). CE still accepted for most categories until further notice. Northern Ireland follows EU CE under Windsor Framework. Categories: electronics, machinery, toys, PPE, medical devices.
Yes — we deliver to UK Amazon fulfillment centers. UK customs with duty and VAT handled. FBA pallets: 120×100cm. Sellers need UK EORI and UK VAT registration to sell on Amazon.co.uk.
The China-Europe railway to London: 18–22 days at ~40–60% of air cost. Ideal for time-sensitive but cost-conscious cargo. Standard 20′ and 40′ containers. ExFreight books through partner operators.
PVA lets UK-registered businesses account for import VAT on their VAT return instead of paying at border. Declare as both input and output tax. Need UK VAT registration. ExFreight configures PVA by default for eligible importers.

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