Our Blogs Shipping from China to the UK: The Complete Guide 2025 China remains one of the UK’s largest trading partners, making the shipping process between these two countries a crucial aspect of global commerce. Whether you are a business owner looking to import goods or an individual seeking cost-effective shipping solutions, understanding the available shipping methods, costs, transit times, and key considerations can help streamline your logistics. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about shipping from China to the UK in 2025. Choosing the Right Shipping Method   There are multiple shipping options available, each catering to different needs in terms of cost, speed, and cargo size. Sea freight is the most economical method, especially for bulk cargo. Shipping via ocean containers typically takes between 40 to 60 days. Businesses can opt for Full Container Load (FCL) if they have large shipments or …

Our Blogs Navigating the New Year – Key Updates and Challenges for China Imports Happy New Year to all. The whole team here at China Imports send our Christmas wishes and hope that 2025 is prosperous for all of our customers and suppliers. So, the new year has started as quickly as last year finished and that is because of the Chinese New Year that is coming up. Officially the holiday starts on Tuesday 28th and finishes on Tuesday 4th February, but for a lot of China will start closing down as of 23rd and opening on 5th February so make sure you plan for longer than expected. Chinese New Year always throws up some surprises for our customers – for many, this may come in the shape of a supplier delaying the goods ready-date right up until just before the Chinese New Year or even after. This means …