India is planning to launch a new container shipping line called “Bharat Container Line” with the aim of operating around 100 vessels, expanding its maritime trade capabilities and strengthening control over its export-import logistics. Details on when it will be launched have not yet been revealed.

In other trade news… U.S. total goods trade with India was about $129.2 billion last year, per the U.S. Trade Representative. Additionally, last year U.S. goods exported to India reached $41.8 billion, a 3.4% increase ($1.4 billion) compared to 2023. Meanwhile, U.S. goods imported from India in 2024 totaled $87.4 billion, reflecting a 4.5% rise (3.7 billion) from the previous year.