Guangdong: Guangzhou (wholesale markets), Shenzhen (electronics), Foshan (furniture).

East China: Shanghai (textiles), Yiwu (small commodities), Ningbo (machinery).

North China: Beijing (tech), Tianjin (auto parts).

West China: Chengdu (electronics), Chongqing (appliances).

Verify quantities and inspect for damage to meet UK import standards, including compliance with the UK’s Department for Business and Trade regulations, CE marking requirements, and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) guidelines.

Group items by type to optimize container space (for sea freight) or cargo volume (for air freight), reducing shipping costs for the transit across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans or via air routes.

Package fragile goods (e.g., electronics, luxury goods) with rugged, moisture-resistant and shock-resistant materials and secure heavy items (e.g., industrial machinery, automotive parts) to withstand transport conditions, whether by sea or air.

Port of Felixstowe: The UK’s busiest container port, handling over 40% of the country’s containerized trade, with transit times averaging 28–32 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves London, Birmingham, and the Midlands via rail and road networks, supporting sectors like retail, manufacturing, and automotive.

Port of Southampton: A major port on the south coast, with transit times of 29–33 days, ideal for shipments to Southampton, Portsmouth, and the South of England, particularly for consumer goods and pharmaceuticals.

EXW Guangzhou: You take control from our warehouse—we handle pickup from suppliers, inspect goods, and prepare them for collection.

FOB Guangzhou: We deliver goods to Guangzhou port or airport, handle export clearance, and load onto the vessel or aircraft—you manage freight, insurance, and onward transport to the UK.

CIF United Kingdom: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Felixstowe, Port of Southampton, London Heathrow Airport, or other major UK airports—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., London, Birmingham, Manchester).

Chinese Export Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and Certificate of Origin (to support tariff calculations under UK trade policies).

UK Import Requirements:

Consumer Electronics to London: A retail chain in London sourced 500+ items from 7 Chinese cities (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Yiwu, Ningbo, Qingdao, Chengdu), including smartphones, tablets, and smart home devices. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 4 days, shipped via CIF terms to Port of Felixstowe in a 40ft container, and coordinated delivery to their stores. The shipment arrived in 30 days, saving 35% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Automotive Parts to Birmingham: A car manufacturer in Birmingham needed engine components from Tianjin, electronics from Shenzhen, and interior parts from Foshan. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Southampton in an LCL container, and arranged delivery to their factory. The shipment cleared UK Customs in 1.5 days, arriving 31 days after pickup—meeting their production deadline.

Urgent Fashion Items to Manchester: A clothing brand required seasonal apparel from Shanghai and accessories from Yiwu for their Manchester stores. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Manchester Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated local delivery. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 6 days—critical for their seasonal launch.

Consolidation Expertise: Our Guangzhou warehouse optimizes loading for both sea and air freight, minimizing costs for multi-supplier orders—vital for the UK’s retail and manufacturing sectors.

Post-Brexit Trade Knowledge: Deep understanding of UK customs regulations post-Brexit, including UKCA marking, EORI requirements, and tariff structures, ensuring smooth compliance.

Trusted Partnerships: As a class 1 agent for shipping lines, airlines, and UK-based logistics providers, we ensure secure and timely delivery to all major UK cities and regions.

Risk Mitigation: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, or delays—essential for transit across long maritime routes or busy air corridors.

Payment Flexibility: Accept 15+ currencies via XTransfer and China Merchants Bank, including British Pound (GBP), US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), and Chinese Yuan (CNY).

WeChat, WhatsApp & Telephone: +86-18898403007

Email: sales8@blshipping.com

Website: www.blshipping.com

Office: Room 607-608, Talent Building, No.1 Yichuang Street, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China (Post Code: 510555)