Felder's appointment will add further momentum to Maersk Line's Asia growth trajectory, the container shipping company said in a statement.
Prior to this appointment, Felder was MD, Eastern Africa, for Maersk Line based in Nairobi in Kenya.
"This is an exciting time to be in India and I would like to build on and add further momentum to our various initiatives in this sector. Going forward, our focus will remain committed to the India growth story and our customers by providing integrated logistics solutions," said Felder.