Quick answer: Shipping from China to the UK is a choice between cost and speed, and the two numbers that most often surprise importers are not the freight rate at all — they are the extra line items that appear on the final invoice, and the container capacity you assumed when you planned the order. Start with the mode decision, then validate it against actual container loading and, for air, against chargeable rather than actual weight.
| Article | What it answers |
|---|---|
| Shipping from China to the UK: sea & air freight | The China–UK lane overview covering both modes and how to choose between them. |
| Why your freight quote and final invoice do not match | Every fee in a China sea freight quote explained line by line — THC, PSS, GRI and more. |
| Container loading calculator: 20GP / 40GP / 40HQ | How to estimate how many cartons actually fit, from your carton dimensions. |
| Air freight chargeable weight: volumetric formula | How chargeable weight is calculated for light but bulky cargo, and how to check it before you book. |
| 6,000 sqm Dongguan consolidation warehouse | Consolidate 20+ suppliers into one container before export, with typical LCL pickup savings of 20–35%. |
| Shipping from China to the United Kingdom (service page) | Baton Logistics UK lane coverage, modes and quote entry point. |
Sea freight (FCL or LCL) for cost-efficient bulk and air freight for speed. The right choice depends on your cargo volume, weight, deadline and budget — see the China–UK sea and air freight guide in this cluster.
Because a sea freight quote and a final invoice contain different line items. Surcharges such as THC, PSS and GRI, plus destination charges, are commonly added after booking — the fee-by-fee breakdown in this cluster explains each one.
It depends on carton dimensions and how they are oriented. Use the container loading calculator in this cluster to estimate from your actual carton size instead of assuming a fixed number.
Chargeable weight is the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight, computed from cargo dimensions. Light but bulky cargo is usually billed on volumetric weight — check it before booking.
Baton Logistics quotes sea and air freight side by side, with consolidation, warehousing and customs clearance included where needed.
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