Sea Freight from China to the UK
Sea freight is the movement of goods via sea lanes in containers.
LCL (or less than container load) shipping from China involves the shipment of goods in a container shared with other shippers.
It is the ideal form of shipment for goods between 1-15 cubic meters.
Oftentimes, it can be more economical than air freight.
FCL (or full container load) shipping from China involves the shipment of goods in your own container.
FCL shipping is the preferred shipping method for importers whose cargo exceeds 15 cubic meters.
Sea freight from China can take anywhere between 25-60 days, depending on the origin and destination, the load, and whether or not the goods are being shipped port-to-port or door-to-door.
Rail freight from China is an eco-friendly alternative to container shipping, with both LCL and FCL options available.
Transit time via railway from China to Europe is anywhere from 18-21 days, making it faster than sea freight, and considerably more affordable than air freight.