Here are some shipping agents that handle shipments from China to the UK:

　　Large International Logistics Companies with a Strong Presence:

　　1. Maersk : A global leader in shipping with extensive services between China and the UK including ocean freight, and they have offices and infrastructure to handle the logistics process.

　　2. MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) : Offers a wide range of shipping options and services for cargo moving from China to the UK.

　　Specialized Freight Forwarders:

　　1. Docshipper : An international freight forwarder that provides services like product sourcing, quality control, freight forwarding (ocean freight, air freight, etc.), customs clearance, and door to door services for shipments from China to the UK.

　　2. Barrington Freight: Specializes in China UK freight forwarding. They offer sea and air logistics solutions. They use premier shipping lines (such as Maersk, MSC, etc.) and airlines (like Delta, Turkish Airlines, etc.).

　　3. China Freight : They provide professional freight forwarding service. In sea freight, they offer full container loads (FCL) and less than container loads (LCL), and services like DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) & DDU (Delivery Duty Unpaid), port to port, door to door etc. In air freight, they have options like urgent (1 3 days), fast & affordable (5 10 days), economical (10 + days) air freight. They also handle customs brokerage services.

　　Local or Regional Forwarders in China with UK Connections:

　　These are often based in major Chinese port cities like Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, etc. and have built up relationships and expertise in handling the export to the UK. Some examples (but there are many local and smaller ones that may be highly effective in specific regions or for specific industries):

　　1. Various freight forwarders in Shanghai that offer services for the Shanghai UK trade lane.

　　When choosing a shipping agent from China to the UK, some factors to consider:

　　1. Cost: Different agents will have different pricing structures for their services and shipping rates.

　　2. Transit Time: How quickly they can get your goods from China to the UK.

　　3. Reliability: Track record of delivering shipments on time and without damage or loss.

　　4. Services Offered: Such as customs clearance support, warehousing (if needed in China), inland transportation in China, etc.

　　5. Customer Service: Responsiveness and ability to communicate effectively and provide updates.