Gulf & Eastern Steamship and Chartering Corporation has announced the appointment of Henry G. Marx as trade manager for Forest Lines Service. According to Ronald A. Berenger, vice president and general manager for the Forest Lines Service, Mr. Marx, who will be headquartered in New Orleans, will direct the day-to-day activities for the line.

Forest Lines recently announced an expansion in service through the acquisition of the Bilderdyk, and will offer three LASH sailings monthly from U.S. South Atlantic and Gulf to North Europe/United Kingdom and northern Spain. Gulf & Eastern, general agents for Forest Lines, operates a network of offices throughout the United States.