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About

The Intelligent Shipping Company

Since 1993Founded in Boston

BOC is the intelligent shipping company: people, technology and global market awareness working together.

Who we are

Intelligent. Agile. Accountable. A Global Shipping Company Since 1993

BOC is your logistics partner who analyzes freight requirements, minimizes freight costs, optimizes transit times, implements a compliance program and evaluates your complete processes.

  • Privately held and established in 1993
  • World headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts USA
  • C-TPAT certified since May 2003
  • Licensed IATA/CNS air carrier
  • Licensed USA National Corporate Customs Broker
  • Door to door service to and from all worldwide locations
Since 1993

Decades of Experience. A World of Connections.

Delivering intelligent shipping with the agility and personal attention that set us apart.

1993Founded in Boston30+ years in global logistics
Top 10NVOCC TranspacAcross BOC Network
+250,000TEU annuallyAcross BOC's network
+1 milliontons airfreight annuallyAcross BOC's network

Experience That Works for You

Our experienced team combines deep industry knowledge, established global relationships and practical problem-solving expertise to anticipate challenges, navigate complexities and keep your shipments moving efficiently. With BOC, you gain a trusted logistics partner focused on protecting your supply chain and delivering solutions that support your business.

Global network

Member of WACO, A Global Network of Independent Forwarders

Handpicked members
120+
Countries
115+
Locations
400+
Freight professionals
21,000+
Shipments annually
1.85 million+

Network figures: WACO, waco-network.com (2025).

About WACO
Our History

Built on Experience. Driven by Customers.

BOC International was founded in 1993 with a simple belief: customers deserve better service, experienced people and faster decisions.

From humble beginnings in a converted shipping container, BOC has grown into a global logistics company built on strong relationships, exceptional people and an unwavering commitment to our customers.

Today, that same entrepreneurial spirit continues to drive everything we do.

Our leadership

Our Team Environment Encourages Our Employees to Be Leaders

We welcome ideas, concepts and new thinking into our day-to-day operations.

  • Patrick Fay

    Patrick Fay

    Founder & CEO

    Patrick Fay founded BOC International in 1993 with a commitment to exceptional service, strong relationships and smarter global shipping solutions.

    With more than 30 years of industry experience and deep expertise in Asian trade, Patrick has grown BOC from its Boston roots into a global shipping company known for its agility, reliability and customer focus.

    Patrick holds a degree in Economics from Boston College, with a concentration in International Business. Outside of BOC, he enjoys time with his family on Cape Cod, running marathons and being in and on the ocean.

Philosophy

We Provide Remarkable Service

Properly trained and professional staff will result in excellent service to our customers.

  1. 01

    Mission

    To be the benchmark in global logistics through outstanding customer service while providing superior value to help our clients succeed.

  2. 02

    Goal

    To be the global leader of logistics services through a total commitment to remarkable service every day.

Social impact

Harbors of Hope The Social Impact Shipping Company

Our mission

Bring hope, comfort and compassion to others through sharing our gifts of time and treasure to make the world a better place.

Please contact bocharborsofhope@bocintl.com to join us.

Our three focus areas of impact

  1. 01

    Hunger and Homelessness

    One Shipment = One Meal to a Person in Need

    Join us in fighting food insecurity. For every BOC shipment, we provide a meal to someone in need, with End Hunger New England.

  2. 02

    Disaster Relief

    Aid to Ukraine · Maui Relief Project

    BOC and End Hunger NE packed and shipped 1,400,000 meals to Lviv, Ukraine. BOC facilitated the construction and delivery of five 20x30 military tents to serve as temporary classrooms during the rebuilding of Lahaina Community School in Maui.

  3. 03

    Environmental Sustainability

    Sign the supply chain pledge to reduce carbon emission by 10% every year

    Go green! Join our team to save our planet. BOC will help you meet your goal.

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