Hanjin summary proceedings: penalty of 1,500 euros per container imposed

Ten weeks after the start of the summary proceedings initiated by some 25 freight forwarders, the Antwerp Commercial Court has finally tied the knot. Shipping company Hanjin must release the containers within 48 hours. Failure to do so will result in a penalty of 1,500 euros per container per day, with a maximum of 45,000 euros per container, the court heard.