Tom Calkin
About Tom Calkin
Tom Calkin is a Senior Global Customs Associate at Flexport in London, with extensive experience in the freight forwarding industry and a background in digital transformation and technical support.
Current Title and Role
Tom Calkin is currently serving as a Senior Global Customs Associate at Flexport. Based in London, England, United Kingdom, he oversees various aspects of global customs operations, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
Professional Experience
Tom Calkin has accumulated significant professional experience in the supply chain and logistics industry. He previously held the role of Global Customs Associate at Flexport from 2020 to 2022. Before joining Flexport, he worked as a Senior Import Coordinator and Cargowise Superuser at Unsworth for three months in 2020. He has also been associated with Allport Cargo Services, where he held multiple roles over four years, including Senior Import Coordinator, Systems & Process Support Analyst, and Import Coordinator. Additionally, Tom has experience as a Software Quality Assurance Tester at Keywords Studios and various other roles in different industries.
Educational Background
Tom Calkin completed his Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports & Exercise Science at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education from 2011 to 2013. Prior to this, he attended Castle View School, where he studied core subjects and completed his Senior School education from 2006 to 2011.
Experience with Cargowise
During his time at Unsworth and various roles at Allport Cargo Services, Tom Calkin developed a specialization in Cargowise technical support. His involvement included providing support for digital transformation initiatives and handling complex customs processes utilizing the Cargowise platform, a key tool in the logistics and freight forwarding industry.
Freight Forwarding Expertise
Tom Calkin has over five years of experience in the freight forwarding industry, with a primary focus on deep sea imports to the UK. Throughout his tenure in various roles, he has been responsible for handling numerous types of custom declarations for UK clients, ensuring compliance with local and international trade regulations.