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Location
Aver Logistics Ltd
Chenies Manor House
Chenies
Buckinghamshire
WD3 6EP
China–UK Ocean Freight
Shipping from Xiamen to the UK
Dependable FCL and LCL ocean freight from Xiamen to the UK, with in-house customs clearance and door-to-door delivery.
Lane facts
| Origin port | Port of Xiamen |
|---|---|
| Destination port | Felixstowe |
| Transit time | 33–41 days port to port |
| Door-to-door | 37–49 days |
| Frequency | Weekly sailings |
| Service | FCL & LCL available |
| Minimum | 50kg or 0.5 CBM, commercial LCL; FCL any full container |
Eligibility & minimums
- B2B commercial cargo only
- Minimum 50kg (about 110 lb) for LCL and air
- We do not handle household moves or personal parcels
- Customs clearance handled in-house
Shipping from Xiamen to the UK — 33–41 days port to port, FCL & LCL available. Aver Logistics manages the booking, in-house customs clearance and door-to-door delivery on this lane.
Route Overview
Shipping from Xiamen to the UK
Xiamen is one of China’s most important ports in Fujian province, a major export gateway on the south-east coast. The Xiamen to UK lane handles stone and tiles, tea, machinery, footwear, textiles and a growing volume of electronics from the region’s manufacturers.
Aver Logistics arranges FCL and LCL ocean freight from Xiamen to every major UK port, managing the documentation, in-house customs clearance and final-mile delivery so your shipment is handled end to end by one team.
- Weekly sailings from the Port of Xiamen
- FCL and LCL services for every shipment size
- In-house UK customs clearance included
- Door-to-door delivery across the UK
This lane runs on our sea freight shipping service, with in-house customs clearance included on every shipment.
Transit breakdown
- Port-to-port transit
- 33–41 days
- Customs clearance
- 1–2 days
- Inland delivery
- 1–3 days
- Total door-to-door
- 37–49 days
Commercial cargo only · 50kg minimum
42+
Sailings per year
97%
On-schedule reliability
9k+
TEUs shipped yearly
39
Average transit days
Trade Lane
Understanding this shipping corridor
Route importance
Xiamen is the principal deep-water port of Fujian province and a key origin for stone, ceramics, tea and light manufacturing. Its modern container terminals and direct Northern Europe services make it a reliable gateway for UK importers sourcing from south-east China.
Seasonal considerations
Peak season: August–November — rates rise around 20–35%; book 4–6 weeks ahead.
Quieter season: January–March — typically the best rates.
Note: Expect tighter space ahead of the retail peak and around Chinese New Year, when factories close for one to two weeks.
Port infrastructure
Port of Xiamen: A major deep-water container port on China’s south-east coast, with regular direct services to Northern Europe.
Felixstowe: The UK’s largest container port for Far East imports, with strong nationwide distribution links.
Key considerations
- Stone, tiles and ceramics are heavy — confirm weights for accurate rates
- Book ahead of the August–November peak
- Allow for Chinese New Year closures in Q1
- LCL is ideal for smaller consignments from Fujian suppliers
Plan Before You Ship
Estimate your shipment
Estimate the door-to-door transit time for this lane, then send it straight to our team for a firm quote.
Transit Time Estimator
Indicative door-to-door transit times across our core trade lanes.
Estimated door-to-door transit
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FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know about Shipping from Xiamen to the UK.
Ocean freight from Xiamen to the UK typically takes 33–41 days port to port, or around 37–49 days door to door including collection, customs clearance and inland delivery.
Xiamen is a key origin for stone and tiles, ceramics, tea, footwear, textiles and machinery. We handle all of these, including heavy and dense cargo.
Yes. We offer both full-container (FCL) and shared less-than-container (LCL) services, so Xiamen is viable whatever your shipment size.
Yes. Heavy and dense cargo such as stone and tiles is common on this lane — we’ll advise on the most cost-effective container and rating for your shipment.
Yes. UK customs clearance is handled in-house on every shipment, including classification, duty and VAT and all import paperwork.
Yes. Aver Logistics ships commercial pallets from Xiamen for business (B2B) customers only, with a 50kg minimum shipment weight. Pallets can travel LCL, sharing container space so you pay only for the space you use, or FCL in a full container for larger volumes.
Yes. Aver Logistics handles customs clearance in-house for Xiamen cargo arriving in the UK, including commodity classification, duty and VAT calculation and all import documentation.
Shipping from Xiamen to the UK?
Get a clear, tailored quote for FCL or LCL freight on this lane — usually the same working day.